Network Security Threats

Network Security Threats

1. Malware

   • Purpose
     • Software designed to cause damage
   • How to remove it
     • Download malware scanners
     • Anti-malware programs
       • McAfee
       • Norton
       • Malwarebytes
   • Symptoms
     • Slow computer
     • Blue screen of death
     • Unexpected lack of storage space
     • Unwanted pop-ups

2. Viruses

   • Purpose
     • A virus that gets into other computer programs
   • How to remove it
     • Download an anti virus program
     • Anti-virus programs
       • Kaspersky
       • TotalAV
       • PCProtect
   • Symptoms
     • Locked out of certain files
     • Random changes to your home page
     • Battery drains quicly
     • Computer frequently crashes

3. Spyware

   • Purpose
     • Gather information about a person
   • How to remove it
     • Get a cyber-security program
     • Anti-spyware programs
       • AVG
       • Spybot
       • SpyHunter
   • Symptoms
     • Random pop-ups
     • Unusual slowness
     • Computer crashes
     • Difficulty logging in

4. Trojan Horse

   • Purpose
     • Malware that disguises itself as legitimate software
   • How to get remove it
     • Use a program to get rid of the virus
     • Anti-Trojan Horse programs
       • Bitefinder
       • Norton
       • Avast
   • Symptoms
     • Slow computer
     • Desktop changes
     • Insufficient memory
     • Blue screen of death