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.
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All about computer malwares
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.