Threats

Threats

1. Malware

   • Malware is a program or file that is harmful to the user
   • To reduce the risk of getting malware onto your computer, install anti-virus software and don't open something that you don't know.
   • Types of malware include spyware, worms and adware.

2. Computer virus

   • A computer virus is a type of malicious software that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code.
   • To reduce the risk of getting a computer virus, is by using strong passwords.

3. Rogue security software

   • Rogue security software is a virus that convinces users they have a virus on their computer. It makes the user download and pay for a fake malware remover tool, that has malware in it.
   • To reduce the risk of getting rogue security software on their computer, install a firewall and keep it turned on and keep your software up to date.
   • Examples of rogue security software include: Antivirus Pro 2017, Awola, Disk Doctor and Security Solution 2011.

4. Trojan horse

   • Trojan horse is a virus that pretends to be a legitimate software to make the user open it, allowing the virus to have access to the user's data.
   • Installing anti-malware software and not opening unknown emails and documents are ways to prevent trojan horse viruses.
   • Examples of trojan horse viruses are : Clickbot.A, ZeroAccess and Coreflood.

5. Malicious Spyware

   • A virus that steals information and your activities on your computer.
     • Used for fraudulent and financial gain.
   • Identity theft, fraud, deletion and corruption of data and a slow computer.
   • Examples of malicious spyware are: CoolWebSearch, Gator and Transponder.