Threats

Threats

1. Malware

   • Install anti-virus
   • Trojan viruses, spyware, adware, and ransomware.
   • designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

2. Computer virus

   • able to copy itself when it is run
   • Melissa,Sasser, Zeus, Conficker
   • Back up your computer

3. Rogue security software

   • Pay money for a fake malware removal tool
   • Install a firewall
   • Winwebsec

4. Trojan Horse

   • can be employed by cyber-thieves and hackers trying to gain access to users' systems.
   • Backdoor, Exploit, Rootkit
   • never open a program when you aren't certain of the source,

5. Malicious Spyware

   • adware, system monitors, tracking cookies
   • designed to infiltrate and damage computers without the users consent
   • Secure Your Network

6. Botnet

   • devices that are infected and controlled by a common type of malware.
   • Conficker, Zeus, Waledac, Mariposa and Kelihos.
   • Detect and Analyse Anomalies

7. Spam

   • irrelevant or unsolicited messages sent over the Internet
   • Comment, Email, Trackback
   • avoid opening spam emails and clicking on links in spam messages.

8. Phishing