malicious software

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!

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Stop Malware!