Threats

Threats

1. Malware

   • Malware is also known as malicious software.
   • Malware is any program or file that is harmful to a computer user.
   • Types of malware can include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses and spyware.

2. Computer Virus

   • A piece of code which is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.
   • It is a type of malicious software that modifies other programmes and enters it's own code.
   • There are many different viruses that stay in different parts of the computer. Some examples are: RESIDENT VIRUS {Resident viruses live in your RAM memory} MULTIPARTITE VIRUS {This type of virus can easily spread in your computer system} DIRECTION ACTION VIRUS, BROWSER HIJACKER

3. Trojan horse

   • Trojan horse, or Trojan, is any malware which misleads users of its true intent, It is derived from the Ancient Greek story.
   • Trojans are also known to create a backdoor on your computer that gives malicious users access to your system, possibly allowing confidential or personal information to be compromised.
   • Unlike Viruses Trojan Horses do not reproduce or self replicate BUT they are equally as deadly

4. Malicious Spyware

   • Spyware is unwanted software that infiltrates your computing device, stealing your internet usage data and sensitive information.