Computer Threats

unwanted files or programs that can cause harm to a computer or compromise data stored on a computer

• malicious code

• trojan

• virus

• spyware

A type of virus that self-propagates from computer

• worm

• virus

• trojan

• ransomware

are computer programs that are hiding a virus or a potentially damaging program

• malware

• spyware

• adware

• trojan horse

an attempt to exploit a computer system or a private network inside a computer

• manipulating

• phishing

• hacking

• playing

threats caused by Mother Nature- floods, earthquakes, storms, etc.

• man-made threat

• natural disaster

• accident

• inevitable threat

a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers

• spyware

• virus

• phishing

• ransomware