Threats

Threats

1. Malware

   • malicious software
   • Can be installed onto a computer without approval from the computer owner
   • viruses
   • spyware
   • steal passwords
   • delete files

2. computer viruses

   • copy itself when run
   • programmed with script function
   • cross-site scripting
   • boot sector
   • Executable files

3. Rogue security software

   • internet fraud
   • forces you to pay for fake malware removal
   • scareware
   • relies on social engineering
   • fakes a machine to be infected with a computer virus

4. Trojan horse

   • pretends to do something but does something else
   • allows a stranger to access a computer and change it
   • are attached to something you may download
   • spyware programs

5. Malicious spyware

   • infiltrate and damage computers
   • identity theft
   • phishing
   • social engineering threats
   • designed to steal money from unknowing computer users