This presentation provides information regarding the latest online threats or computer virus. It also provides you the tips to remain safe from hackers and all types of spyware, virus and malware. For more information visit: www.reveantivirus.com

1. TYPES OF ONLINE
THREATS

2. WHAT IS MALWARE?
 Malware = Malicious + software
 Unwanted man made software
 Installed on your PC without your consent.
 Includes Worms, Trojan Horse, Spyware, etc.

3. EFFECTS OF MALWARE
 Slows down your system
 Loss of system stability (crashes, hangs)
 Difficulty in connecting to the Internet
 Disturbance due to continuous pop-ups
 Damages your files
 Can transmit sensitive data

4. SPAM AND PHISHING, WHAT DO
THEY MEAN?
Phishing
Phishers fraudulently attempt to acquire your sensitive information like
passwords, credit card details, etc.
Spam
Irrelevant and unsolicited messages sent over the internet to a large
group of people for promotion, advertising, etc.

5. TOP 5 DESTRUCTIVE VIRUSES
 Crypto Locker
 Botnet
 Code Red
 My Doom
 Melissa

6. CRYPTO LOCKER
This virus encrypts users important files. You need to pay
ransom in order to decrypt them.

7. BOTNET
 Automated process that interacts with other computer
networks
 Spreads to computer systems through CDs, USB, etc.
 Often used by unauthorised users to infect large number of
computers.

8. CODE RED
 Attacks computers running windows IIS web server.
 Makes several copies of itself.
 Eats a lot of systems resources.
 It reads a typical message ‘Hacked by Chinese’.

9. MY DOOM
 It is a worm for windows.
 Fastest spreading e-mail worm.
 Fastest spreading virus ever created.
 Did the most economic damage of around USD $38.5
billion.

10. MELISSA
 Started as an infected word document.
 It spreads easily through emails.
 Corrupts important documents on your PC.

11. FAKE NOTIFICATIONS (BE
AWARE)
Hackers send emails with fake links clicking on which your
PC may face virus attack.

12. HOW TO REMAIN PROTECTED?
 Install quality antivirus software
 Don’t click on suspicious email links and attachments
 Use a pop up blocker
 Use strong password and change it on a periodic basis
 Be clear while typing sensitive information on public WiFi

13. FREE OR A PAID ANTIVIRUS?
Free Antivirus
 Provides basic protection by simple scan.
 Limited technical support.
Paid Antivirus
 Provides higher protection by advanced scanning.
 High end features like performance management, PC control,
backup options.
 Better technical and customer support.

14. WHY TO GO FOR REVE
ANTIVIRUS?
REVE Antivirus promises the following features
 Advanced scanning with turbo scan technology
 Live Notifications via Mobile app
 Multiple PC management via mobile app
 Strong email security and Anti- spam
Check www.reveantivirus.com for complete list of features

15. THANK YOU
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