Computer security risks

1. Computer
Security Risks
Viruses, Worms, and Trojan Horses

2. Potentially damaging.
Negatively affect a computer and change
the way it works.
It spread and damage the computer’s files
and software.

3. Copies itself repeatedly and spreads
throughout a single computer or an
entire network.
Use up hard disk space or memory
resources.
Shutdown a computer or network.

4. A program that hides within or looks
like a legitimate program.
Triggered by certain condition or
action.
Does not replicate itself.

6. Protects your computer by identifying
and removing viruses found in your
computer’s memory, storage media, and
incoming files.
Needs to be updated regularly.