GEC9 - Internet Threats

Malicious Software

• Malware

• Worm

• Virus

• Phishing

 

An unwanted email mostly from bots or advertisers.

• Spyware

• Spam

• Virus

• Malware

Goal: acquiring sensitive personal information.

• Spam

• Spyware

• Phishing

• Malware

 

It is a program that runs in the background without you knowing.

• Virus

• Ransomware

• Malware

• Spyware

It threatens to publish the victim's data or perpetually block access to it unless something is paid.

• Malware

• Phishing

• Ransomware

• Spyware

Malicious program that is disguised as a useful program. Once downloaded, it leaves your device unprotected.

• Worm

• Trojan

• Spyware

• Phishing

Unauthorized access to a computer.

• Hacking

• Pharming

• Phishing

• Adware

Malicious computer programs that are often sent as an email attachment or a download with the intent of infecting your computer, as well as the computers of everyone in your contact list.

• Ransomware

• Worm

• Viruses

• Trojan Horse

_____ goes to work on its own without attaching itself to files or programs.

• Viruses

• Adware

• Worm

• Trojan Horse

Virtual “listening in” on information that's shared over an unsecure (not encrypted) WiFi network.

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