Internet threats you should be aware

1. INTERNET THREATS
Here are some of the threats you should be aware:

2. 1. MALWARE- stands for malicious malware
a. Virus- a malicious software program loaded into a user’s computer without the
user’s knowledge and performs malicious actions and can be transferred from
one computer to another through the Internet and local networks or data
storage.
Examples of virus are Macro Virus, and CryptoLocker
a. Worm- stand alone malicious programs that can self-replicate and propagate
via computer networks without human help.
Examples of worm is the ILOVEYOU worm created by a Filipino.

3. 1. MALWARE
. C. Trojan- a malicious program that is disguised as useful program but once
download or installed, leaves your PC unprotected and allows hackers to get your
information.
● Rogue security software- tricks the user into posing that it is a security
software. It asks the user to pay to improve his/her security but in reality, they
are not protected at all.
D. Spyware- a program that runs in the background without you knowing it (thus
called ‘’spy’’). It has the ability to monitor what you are currently doing and typing
through keylogging.

4. 1. MALWARE
● Keyloggers- used to record the keystroke done by the
users. This is done to steal their passwords or any
other sensitive information. It can record email,
messages, or any information you type using
keyboard.
E. Adware- a program designed to send you
advertisement, mostly as pop-ups.

5. 2. SPAM
Unwanted email mostly from bots or
advertisers. It can be used to send
malware.

6. 3. Phishing
Its goal is to acquire sensitive personal information
like passwords and credit card details. This is done
by sending you an email that will direct the user to
visit a website and be asked to update his/her
username, passwords, credit card, or personal
information.

7. 3. Phishing
● Pharming- a more complicated way of
phishing were it exploits the DNS
(Domain Name Service) system.

8. Think Before You Click
Here are some things you might consider before posting something on
the internet:
1. Before you post something on the web, ask this question to
yourself: Would you want your parents or grandparent to see it?
Would you want your future boss to see it? Once you post
something in the web, you have no control on who can see your
post.
2. Your friends depend on you to protect their reputation online. Talk
to your friends about this serious responsibility.
3. Set you post ”to private.” In this way search engines will not be
able to scan that post.
4. Avoid using names. Names are easy for search engine to scan.
5. If you feel that a post can affect you or other’s reputation, ask the
one who posted it to take it down or report it as inappropriate.
● Private- An option to hide a post so that search engine could not
scan it.

9. Copyright Infringement
If you create something--an idea, an invention, a form
of literary work, or a research, you have the right as to
how it should be used by others. This is called
intellectual property. In other words, the copyright law
includes your rights over your work, and anyone who
uses it without your consent is punishable by law.
● Copyright- states that anyone who use your work
without your consent is punishable by law.
● Infringement- other term of violation or breach.

10. Here are some tips that could help you avoid copyright
infringement:
1. Understand
2. Be responsible
3. Be creative
4. Know the law.