4. Definition
• A computer virus is a program that can
copy itself and infect a computer
• A computer virus has 2 major
characteristics:
the ability to replicate itself
the ability to attack to anther file
9. Symptoms
Slow response and slow program execution
Random hard drive crash and restart
Distorted graphic and text
File have mysteriously vanished
Extensive pop-up ads
Inability to open file with existing password
11. Definition
• A hacker originally means someone who
like to do new things with computers.
• In the computer security context, a
hacker is a person who uses a computer
to look at and/or change information on
another computer without permission.
21. How to prevent viruses
Use Anti-virus Protection Software and update regularly
22. How to prevent viruses
• replace files with your
backup copy
• store your backup copy in a
separate location from your
work files
Create backup files
24. Install a firewall
Firewalls refer to either software or
hardware:
block network traffic coming to and
leaving a system
give permission to transmit and receive
only to user-authorized software
How to prevent hacker
25. Install Anti-spyware programs
How to prevent hacker
Advertising
Collecting personal
information
Changing the
configuration of
computer
26. Use strong passwords
Don’t use:
real words or combinations
thereof
numbers of significance
similar password for all your
accounts
How to prevent hacker