This is a short presentation that tells you all about a malicious software and how can it get into your PC. Follow these simple tips to protect yourself against such malicious programs.

1. • A malicious software
• Any kind of unwanted program.
• Installs without your consent on your PC.
• It includes virus, worms, trojans, rootkits,
backdoor.
•It is created by people to intentionally
damage computers.

2.  To partially control the user’s PC
 To track the user’s activity
 To capture important data, financial details
 To commit fraud
 To blackmail and ask for
ransom

3. 1) Trojan horse
 A malicious program that is disguised as useful and legitimate software.
2) Virus
 Self-replicating program that spreads by inserting copies of itself into other
executable code or documents.
3) Worm
 Self-replicating program, similar to virus, but is self-contained (does not
need to be part of another program). Spreads by exploiting service
vulnerabilities.
4) Backdoor
 Software that allows access to a computer system bypassing the normal
authentication procedures.
5) Rootkit
 A stealthy type of software, typically malicious, designed to hide the
existence of certain processes or programs from normal methods of
detection.

4.  They generally spread via email attachments and
internet downloads.
 They run without you being aware about them.
 It can damage your software, hardware and files.

5.  They both multiply and spread themselves to other
computers to cause damage.
How are Trojans and
Worms different?
 Trojans get into your PC via a program and then cause
damage, whereas a worm gets into your PC via email
and cause damage or effect functioning by multiplying.

6.  Never open an email from an unknown user.
 Do not click on email links until you are completely
aware about what it contains.
 Use a good anti-virus and Antispyware software and
keep it up to date.
 Update your PC regularly.
 Do not install without knowing.

7.  Antivirus software is a computer program that detects,
prevents, and takes action to disinfect or remove
malicious software programs, such as viruses and
worms.

8. Thank You