Protect computer from malware
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This document discusses how to protect computers from malware through various methods. It recommends installing a firewall, antivirus software, and anti-spyware software to block unauthorized code and protect the system. Common authentication methods for computer access include usernames and passwords, personal identification numbers, access cards, and biometrics like fingerprints. The document also covers the importance of computer ethics and guidelines for ethical computer use, such as respecting privacy, not harming others, and not committing crimes.
![PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER [PIN]
• Personal identification number [PIN] is a
confidential numeric password used to
authenticate a user to get access to computer
system.
• ACCESS CARD
Access cards are very similar in appearance to
credit cards. They areused to open security gates,
parking barriers and doors of hotel rooms.
• BIOMETRICS
Biometrics is a method based on measurement
of features of face, fingerprints, hand geometry,
signature and voice for authentication of
individuals.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/protectcomputerfrommalware-200503075853/85/Protect-computer-from-malware-5-320.jpg)
Protect computer from malware
- 1. PROTECT COMPUTER FROM MALWARE Chapter 6 Computer Security and Ethics
- 2. • HOW TO PROTECT COMPUTER SYSTEM FROM VIRUS ATTACK There are many ways to protect computer system from virus attacks. Here are some simple steps to protect your computer. • INSTALL FIREWALL A firewall enacts the role of a security guard.
- 3. INSTALL ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE It helps to protect the computer from any unauthorized code or software that creates a threat to the system. INSTALL ANTI-SPYWARE SOFTWARE Anti-spyware is a computer program that detects infection on computer and removes them.
- 4. • The following are common methodologies used for authentication purpose. USERNAME AND PASSWORD • A user name is a name that identifies a person on a computer system. • Username and password are used to authorize users to have access to computer system, e-mail account, bank account and other services available on computer. COMMON METHODOLOGIES USED FOR AUTHENTICATION
- 5. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER [PIN] • Personal identification number [PIN] is a confidential numeric password used to authenticate a user to get access to computer system. • ACCESS CARD Access cards are very similar in appearance to credit cards. They areused to open security gates, parking barriers and doors of hotel rooms. • BIOMETRICS Biometrics is a method based on measurement of features of face, fingerprints, hand geometry, signature and voice for authentication of individuals.
- 6. COMPUTER ETHICS • Computer ethics means an acceptable behavior for using computer technology. It is a code of behavior for moral and social issues while using computer technology, particularly internet. Computer use should be honest respect the rights of others on the internet and obey laws that apply online behavior.
- 7. ETHICAL USE OF COMPUTER • Computer should not be used to harm other people. • Computer user should not break into other’s computer system to steal, change or destroy information. • Computer should not read documents and e- mails of other users without their consent. • People should not commit any type of crime with the help of computer technology. • Computer users should respect the privacy of others.
- 8. Assignment Solve the following questions : 1. What are common methodologies used for authentication? 2. Define computer ethics and write some important moral guidelines for ethical use of computer technology . 3. Name any three places where authentication of people is required . 4. What types of problems may be faced if computer users do not comply with the moral guidelines of computer ethics? 5. You have learned four common methodologies used for authentication purpose Explain any two of them . 6. Define authorized and unauthorized access with example .
- 9. Refer Textbook •Review Key points of the chapter Review •Review MCQs