Empowerment Technology 1st Quarter Lesson 2

the do’s
and don’ts of online
communication.

Malware stands for

It is a malicious program
designed to
replicate itself and
transfer one computer to another
either through the Internet and
local networks or data storage like
flash drives and CDs.

• Virus

• Worm

• Trojan

• Spyware

It is a malicious program that
transfers from one computer to
another by any type of means.
Often, it uses a
computer
network to spread itself.

• Worm

• Spyware

• Trojan

• Viruss

It can replicate itself
on system and
does
not require human
action to spread.

• Worm

• Virus

• Trojan

• Adware

is
disguised as a useful program but
once downloaded or installed, leaves
your PC unprotected and allows
hackers to get your information.

• Trojan

• Adware

• Spyware

• Virus

t appears useful but
damages system and
it requires human
action to run, do not
self-replicate.

• Virus

• Worm

• Spyware

• Trojan

It is a program that runs in the
background without you knowing it. it has the
ability
to monitor what you are currently
doing and typing through keylogging.

• Spyware

• Trojan

• Adware

• Virus

This used to record the keystroke
done by the users. This is done to
steal their password or any other
sensitive information.

It is a program designed to send
you advertisements, mostly as
pop-ups.

• Adware

• Spyware

• Phishing

• Virus