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    Malware is malicious software that can access devices without permission and cause harm. Common types of malware include spyware, adware, viruses, Trojan horses, worms, rootkits, and browser hijackers. Spyware collects personal information, adware shows unwanted ads, viruses spread and gain control of systems, Trojans pretend to be useful while causing harm, worms self-replicate to use resources, rootkits provide hidden access, and hijackers redirect browsers. Malware often enters via the internet, email, or downloads and can be recognized through slow performance, pop-ups, spam, and crashes. Anti-malware software and regular scanning are recommended to protect against and remove malware threats.

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    Malware is malicious software that can access devices without permission and cause harm. Common types of malware include spyware, adware, viruses, Trojan horses, worms, rootkits, and browser hijackers. Spyware collects personal information, adware shows unwanted ads, viruses spread and gain control of systems, Trojans pretend to be useful while causing harm, worms self-replicate to use resources, rootkits provide hidden access, and hijackers redirect browsers. Malware often enters via the internet, email, or downloads and can be recognized through slow performance, pop-ups, spam, and crashes. Anti-malware software and regular scanning are recommended to protect against and remove malware threats.

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    Mal Ware

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    Malware is malicious software that can access devices without permission and cause harm. Common types of malware include spyware, adware, viruses, Trojan horses, worms, rootkits, and browser hijackers. Spyware collects personal information, adware shows unwanted ads, viruses spread and gain control of systems, Trojans pretend to be useful while causing harm, worms self-replicate to use resources, rootkits provide hidden access, and hijackers redirect browsers. Malware often enters via the internet, email, or downloads and can be recognized through slow performance, pop-ups, spam, and crashes. Anti-malware software and regular scanning are recommended to protect against and remove malware threats.

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    COMPUTER DATA THREATS

    AND SECURITY
    Ms. Emamdee
    WHAT IS MALWARE

    Malware (short for “malicious software”) is software intended to


    access a device without the user’s knowledge and damage or disrupt
    the infected system.
    Types of malware:
    Spyware
    Adware
    Viruses
    Trojan horses
    Worms
    Rootkits
    Browser Hijackers
    SPYWARE

    Collects information about your surfing habits,


    browsing history, or personal information (such
    as credit card numbers), and often uses the
    Internet to pass this information along to third
    parties without you knowing.
    ADWARE

    Adware is a type of free software supported by


    advertisements that show up in pop-ups
    windows or on a toolbar on your computer or
    browser. Most adware are annoying, but safe.
    But some are used to gather your personal
    information, track the websites you visit or
    even record your keystrokes.
    VIRUSES

    A program or piece of code that is loaded onto


    your computer without your knowledge or
    permission. Some viruses are merely annoying,
    but most viruses are destructive and designed to
    infect and gain control over vulnerable systems.
    A virus can spread across computers and
    networks by making copies of itself, just like a
    biological virus passes from person to person.
    TROJANS

    A Trojan Horse is a type of virus that pretends


    to be something useful, helpful or fun while
    actually causing harm or stealing data.
    WORMS

    Worms are self-replicating programs that


    spread through networks of machines. Because
    worms consume a large amount of system
    memory or network bandwidth, servers,
    network servers and individual computers often
    stop responding.
    ROOTKITS

    A rootkit is a program designed to provide


    hackers with administrative access to your
    computer without you knowing. Rootkits are
    installed with different types of products and
    used remotely to control a device.
    BROWSER HIJACKER

    A browser hijacker is a malware program that


    alters your computer’s browser settings and
    redirects you to websites that you had no
    intention of visiting.
    WHERE MALWARE COMES FROM

    Malware most commonly gets access to your


    device through the Internet and via email,
    though it can also get access through hacked
    websites, game demos, music files, toolbars,
    software, free subscriptions, or anything else
    you download from the Web.
    HOW TO RECOGNIZE MALWARE

    A slow computer is often a sign that your


    device may be infected with malware, as are
    pop-ups, spam, and frequent crashes.
    HOW TO REMOVE MALWARE

    The best way to get rid of malware is to use a


    reliable malware removal tool, as found in
    good anti virus software
    PROTECTION AGAINST MALWARE

    The standard protection from malware is anti-


    malware – software tools and programs
    designed to identify, remove and prevent
    malicious software from infecting computer
    systems or electronic devices. Anti-malware
    tools can also include malware removal
    capabilities.

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