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MALWARESpreading Awareness of Harmful Software . . .
ICT – 7 Presentation
WHAT IS MALWARE ?
Any harmful software
Steals information, ruins computers
Different types of malware spread differently
The Types of MalwareAt a glance . . . .
TYPES OF
MALWARE
Malware
Computer Viruses
Worms
Trojan Horses
Spyware
Ransomware
Adware
Rootkits
Spam
Computer Viruses
Ability to replicate
Attach to programs
Can Can’t
Infect executable files Infect Hardware
Infect disks and boot
records
Infect write – protected
disks (CD – ROM)
Infect E – Mail
attachments-----
Types of Computer Viruses
SEND IN THE CLONER! Richard Skrenta, 1981
Grade 9 Student
Richard Skrenta
Worms Consume memory and overload servers
Steal data, delete files, create botnets
Self – replicate and spread independently
Trojan Horses
Useful or normal appearing programs
Offers remote access to malicious parties
Access information, steal data, modify etc…
Spyware
Spies on user activity
Monitors, harvests data and keystrokes
Modifies security software and browsers
Consume memory and can slow down computers
Ransomware
Restrict Computer Access
Encrypts files on hard disk or computer system
Demands ransom for access regain
Ransomware
Adware Displays excessive advertisements
Pop up advertisements, software advertisements
Rootkits Remotely access computer systems
Control party can freely access files, configurations, software
Hard to detect, remove or prevent
Spam Source for spreading malware
Unsolicited, unwanted messages
E – Mail, mobile message, blogs, internet forums
Detecting, Removing and
Preventing MalwareAntivirus software and prevention methods for malware at a
glance
Preventing Malware Infections
Restricting computer access
Vigilance while installing programs
Refusing malicious requests while browsing
Allowing only trustworthy users
Using trusted removable storage media
Preventing Malware Infections
Keep files and programs on separate disks
Open E – Mail attachments from trusted sources
Using Antivirus Software, Anti – Spyware and free Firewall
program
Symptoms of a Malware Infection
Increased CPU Usage
Slow Response and Browser Speed
Frequently Freezing, Irresponsive, Crashing
Unable to connect to networks
Symptoms of a Malware Infection
Modified or deleted files
Extra, unknown, unwanted
files
Programs turning on and off,
reconfiguring themselves
No Fear …. ANTIVIRUS Is Here!
Detect and remove viruses and malware
Able to scan downloaded, data and system files
Should be kept updated for efficiency
Kaspersky Antivirus
Norton AntivirusMcAfee Antivirus
ANTISPYWARE
For defense against and removal of spyware
Should be kept updated
Ad Aware SE and Windows Defender
Firewalls
Defends against malware over the internet
Prevents unauthorized access
Available as hardware and software
STOP MALWARE!
Spreading awareness and discouraging malware development
Malware developer be given heavier punishments and fines
Development of new, advanced protection software
Encouraging the use of better protective software
“Conflicker” caused a loss of up to
$9.1 billion
“Love Letter” or “ILOVEYOU”
caused a loss of over $37.1 billion
MALWARE SPREADS WORLDWIDE CAUSE HUGE
LOSSES OF MONEY
MyDoom E – Mail worm caused a loss
of upto $38.5 billion
13.3 people in the U.S. become victims of
identity theft every minute
15% of spyware sends potentially confidential info inputted by users collected via keyloggers
or other devices
PEOPLE LOSE PRIVACY
THANK YOU!
Spread The Message ...
Stop Malware!