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Grace Rutland Computer Science 9th grade English 5 cards

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1MalwareMalware (malicious software) is software that is designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent.
2VirusViruses are a malicious form of self-replicating software.
Once on a computer or network, a virus will replicate itself by maliciously modifying other computer programs and inserting code.
For a virus to infect a system, it needs to be initiated/executed by a user.
3WormWorms replicate themselves but do not attach themselves to files as a virus does. Instead, worms spread through the network and use the system’s resources.
Most worms cause problems by using up network bandwidth and therefore slowing down the network significantly.
4TrojanA piece of software that appears to perform a useful function (such as a game) but unbeknown to the user it also performs malicious actions.
For example, it might open a ‘back door’ to give an attacker remote access to your computer.
5AdwareCan be a worm, virus, or Trojan. It infects a computer and causes it to download or display malicious adverts or pop-ups when the victim is online.