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- 1. MALWARESpreading Awareness ofHarmful Software . . . ICT – 7 Presentation
- 2. WHAT IS MALWARE? Any harmful software Steals information, ruins computers Different types of malware spread differently
- 3. The Types ofMalware At a glance . . . .
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- 5. Computer Viruses Abilityto replicate Attach to programs Can Can’t Infect executable files Infect Hardware Infect disks and boot records Infect write – protected disks (CD – ROM) Infect E – Mail attachments -----
- 6. Types of ComputerViruses
- 7. SEND IN THECLONER! Richard Skrenta, 1981 Grade 9 Student Richard Skrenta
- 8. Worms Consume memoryand overload servers Steal data, delete files, create botnets Self – replicate and spread independently
- 9. Trojan Horses Usefulor normal appearing programs Offers remote access to malicious parties Access information, steal data, modify etc…
- 10. Spyware Spies onuser activity Monitors, harvests data and keystrokes Modifies security software and browsers Consume memory and can slow down computers
- 11. Ransomware Restrict ComputerAccess Encrypts files on hard disk or computer system Demands ransom for access regain
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- 13. Adware Displays excessiveadvertisements Pop up advertisements, software advertisements
- 14. Rootkits Remotely accesscomputer systems Control party can freely access files, configurations, software Hard to detect, remove or prevent
- 15. Spam Source forspreading malware Unsolicited, unwanted messages E – Mail, mobile message, blogs, internet forums
- 16. Detecting, Removing and PreventingMalware Antivirus software and prevention methods for malware at a glance
- 17. Preventing Malware Infections Restricting computer access Vigilance while installing programs Refusing malicious requests while browsing Allowing only trustworthy users Using trusted removable storage media
- 18. Preventing Malware Infections Keep files and programs on separate disks Open E – Mail attachments from trusted sources Using Antivirus Software, Anti – Spyware and free Firewall program
- 19. Symptoms of aMalware Infection Increased CPU Usage Slow Response and Browser Speed Frequently Freezing, Irresponsive, Crashing Unable to connect to networks
- 20. Symptoms of aMalware Infection Modified or deleted files Extra, unknown, unwanted files Programs turning on and off, reconfiguring themselves
- 21. No Fear ….ANTIVIRUS Is Here! Detect and remove viruses and malware Able to scan downloaded, data and system files Should be kept updated for efficiency Kaspersky Antivirus Norton Antivirus McAfee Antivirus
- 22. ANTISPYWARE For defenseagainst and removal of spyware Should be kept updated Ad Aware SE and Windows Defender
- 23. Firewalls Defends againstmalware over the internet Prevents unauthorized access Available as hardware and software
- 24. STOP MALWARE! Spreadingawareness and discouraging malware development Malware developer be given heavier punishments and fines Development of new, advanced protection software Encouraging the use of better protective software
- 25. “Conflicker” caused aloss of up to $9.1 billion “Love Letter” or “ILOVEYOU” caused a loss of over $37.1 billion MALWARE SPREADS WORLDWIDE CAUSE HUGE LOSSES OF MONEY MyDoom E – Mail worm caused a loss of upto $38.5 billion
- 26. 13.3 people inthe U.S. become victims of identity theft every minute 15% of spyware sends potentially confidential info inputted by users collected via keyloggers or other devices PEOPLE LOSE PRIVACY
- 27. THANK YOU! Spread TheMessage ... Stop Malware!