This document provides an overview of different types of malware and security threats including viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, phishing, spamming and spoofing. Viruses replicate by inserting copies of themselves into other programs. Worms replicate automatically to spread to other computers. Trojans contain malicious code that is concealed. Spyware collects users' data without their knowledge or consent. Phishing involves collecting data from legitimate-looking websites while spoofing involves falsifying documents. Spamming sends unwanted messages that may contain infected attachments. The document concludes by advising readers to use anti-virus software and respect copyrights.

1. SPYWARE
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VIRUS WORMS TROJANS
PHISHING SPAMMING

2. VIRUSES: INFECTION
SPREADS
A computer virus is a
type of malware that,
when executed,
replicates by inserting
copies of itself into the
computer or network
directly.

3. WORMS: INFECTION
MULTIPLIES
A computer worm is a
standalone malware c
omputer program that
replicates itself in
order to spread to
other computers.

4. TROJANS: INFECTION IS
STEALTHED
A Trojan horse
or Trojan is a non-
self-replicating
type of malware
program containing
malicious code.

5. SPYWARE: THE FBI IS
WATCHING
Spyware is a software
aiding a person or
organization to collect
data from a person,
unsuspecting the
application installed.

6. PHISHING AND SPOOFING:
LEGITIMATE THREATS
Phishing is the
collection of data
from users accessing a
“legitimate” website.
Spoofing is falsifying
documents.

7. SPAMMING: FLOODED
INBOX
Spamming is the
process of delivering
non-sensical
messages to people,
and can also carry an
infected attachment.

8. Are you protected?
• The mentioned security risks often come from
the internet database.
• Keep yourself protected using an anti-virus
program
• Copyright Infringement is a crime. This
Presentation is “All Rights Rserved 2014”