Flashcards
Virus
Cards in this deck (7)
- 1Spyware-type of malware
-gets installed then collects information on a computer without the user knowing
-hard to detect as it 'hides'
-collects data (personal information, bank or credit details)
-attaches itself to a real software and then the two program's get downloaded together without the user knowing - 2Phishing-getting things through your email
-disguises itself as a trusted company
-they try to get you to send all of your personal details - 3How could you stop a virus?You could get an anti-virus software such as:
-AVG
-Norton Anti Virus
-McAfee Anti Virus
-Sophos Anti Virus - 4Name some different viruses:-Worm Virus
-Trojan Virus
-Spyware
-Malware
-Phishing - 5Worm Virus-a stand alone malware computer virus
-it replicates itself to spread to other computers
-does not need to attach itself to an existing program
-goes through the hard drive and spreads to the network
-aim is to do as much damage and spread to as many computers possible - 6Trojan Virus-also know as a Trojan Horse
-standalone malicious file or program
-disguises itself as a real program
-makes copies of itself
-steals information
-harm host computer systems
-waits until the right time then 'attacks' - 7Maleware-Malicious Software
a general definition for Trojan and Worm virus
Information
- Description
- GCSE GCSE ICT Flashcards on Virus, created by Lucy Lesport-Hall on 07/05/2013.
- Created by
- Lucy Lesport-Hall
- Views
- 313
- Tags
- Rating