MALEWARE
PROGRAMS
|
WHAT IT DOES?
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HOW CAN IT BE
REPAIRED OR REMOVED?
|
Computer
Virus
|
Replicates
itself by replicating itself into computer programs
Data
file or the boot sector of hard drive. It steals hard disc space over time.
|
· Microsoft
Security Essential (MSE)
· Window’s
Defender
|
Ransomware
|
a.k.a
SCAREWARE. It makes the PC user to pay something that they didn’t buy
|
· Disable
browser add-on settings to prevent PC user to click unwanted link.
|
Computer
Worm
|
Replicates
itself to spread to other computers. Almost the same as computer virus except
for don’t need program to attach itself.
|
· Using
anti-virus such AVAST!.
· Firewall are
recommended.
|
Trojan
Horse
|
Hacking
program so that the hacker could obtain password such as bank account ,
Facebook™ account and other confidential account.
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· Anti-Viruses
· Internet
Security
|
Spyware
|
Gaining
information about someone thorough computer without their knowledge. This
includes; system monitors, Trojans, Adware and Cookies.
|
· Window’s
defender
· Mc Afee
Anti-virus
· PC Tools
|
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