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- 1. MALWARESpreading Awareness of Harmful Software . . . ICT – 7 Presentation
- 2. WHAT IS MALWARE ? Any harmful software Steals information, ruins computers Different types of malware spread differently
- 3. The Types of Malware At a glance . . . .
- 5. 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 -----
- 6. Types of Computer Viruses
- 7. SEND IN THE CLONER! Richard Skrenta, 1981 Grade 9 Student Richard Skrenta
- 8. Worms Consume memory and overload servers Steal data, delete files, create botnets Self – replicate and spread independently
- 9. Trojan Horses Useful or normal appearing programs Offers remote access to malicious parties Access information, steal data, modify etc…
- 10. Spyware Spies on user activity Monitors, harvests data and keystrokes Modifies security software and browsers Consume memory and can slow down computers
- 11. Ransomware Restrict Computer Access Encrypts files on hard disk or computer system Demands ransom for access regain
- 12. Ransomware
- 13. Adware Displays excessive advertisements Pop up advertisements, software advertisements
- 14. Rootkits Remotely access computer systems Control party can freely access files, configurations, software Hard to detect, remove or prevent
- 15. Spam Source for spreading malware Unsolicited, unwanted messages E – Mail, mobile message, blogs, internet forums
- 16. Detecting, Removing and Preventing Malware Antivirus software and prevention methods for malware at a glance
- 17. Preventing Malware Infections Restricting computer access Vigilance while installing programs Refusing malicious requests while browsing Allowing only trustworthy users Using trusted removable storage media
- 18. 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
- 19. Symptoms of a Malware Infection Increased CPU Usage Slow Response and Browser Speed Frequently Freezing, Irresponsive, Crashing Unable to connect to networks
- 20. Symptoms of a Malware Infection Modified or deleted files Extra, unknown, unwanted files Programs turning on and off, reconfiguring themselves
- 21. 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 Antivirus McAfee Antivirus
- 22. ANTISPYWARE For defense against and removal of spyware Should be kept updated Ad Aware SE and Windows Defender
- 23. Firewalls Defends against malware over the internet Prevents unauthorized access Available as hardware and software
- 24. 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
- 25. “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
- 26. 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
- 27. THANK YOU! Spread The Message ... Stop Malware!