Malware

Malware

1. LOGIC BOMBS

   • A logic bombs tells the computer to execute a set of instructions at a certain date and time or under certain specified conditions
   • used by, for example, blackmailers or disgruntled employees seeking revenge

2. RANSOMWARE

   • Ransomware is software illegally installed on a computer so the user cannot access their files until a ransom is paid
   • In 2017 the NHS and tens of thousands of other organisations around the world suffered a ransomware attack called "wannacry"
   • it was hated by an "accidental hero" , a 22-year-old IT security blogger from Devon, who inadvertently activated a "kill switch"

3. what is a virus?

   • a virus is a type of malware
   • a computer virus replicates and installs itself without your consent
   • a virus can be spread to another computer through an email or file sharing

4. HOW DO YOU AVOID MALWARE?

   • avoid CLICKING on everything, e.g. offers that seem too good to be true (on both websites and emails)
   • don't visit ILLEGAL SITES, such as those that let you download copyright material
   • make sure your browser is configured to always ASK BEFORE running files and downloading automatically
   • keep your browser software UP-TO-DATE