Malware

Malware

1. Computer Virus

   • hack files
     • Deletes files
   • Every tim a hacker opens someones file, it sets another virus
   • If you leave an infected file, it will eventually re-infect many other files on your system

2. Trojan

   • Named after the famous Greek story of the Trojan Horse
   • Appears to be a harmless pplication
   • Playing a game: but meanwhile it is running in the background carrying out is real intent.

3. Worm

   • Its just like a vius
   • does not necessarily harm file
     • instead, it tries to copy itself so many times that the whole system runs out of resources nd crashes.
   • One of the most famous worms is the ILOVEYOU email worm.
   • In 2000, it manage to infect nearly 10% of all internet connected computers.

4. Adwrae