Cyber Crime

Cyber Crime

1. Malware is software that is designed to disrupt, damage or gain unauthorised access to a computer

   • Trojans allow the hacker to take control of the computer without the user realising. Trojans are usually downloaded from websites. They can be used to send out spam.
   • Spyware is when everything the user types is tracked. Spyware can be used
   • A virus causes problems accessing your system. Viruses are often created to annoy the user by making small changes while others can make the computer completely unusable
   • Worms are like viruses but cause more damage. They have the ability to replicate themselves without a human allowing it

2. Data theft

   • Phishing for data like passwords and personal information

3. How to tell if an email is a scam

   • The email does not have your name on it