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Business Technology Applications. What is Malware. Malware. Malware is MALicious softWARE Comes in many varieties Designed to interrupt you, annoy you, defraud you or steal your identity. Traverses the Internet in multiple ways Very common on the internet - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Business Technology Applications

What is Malware

Malware

Malware is MALicious softWAREComes in many varietiesDesigned to interrupt you, annoy you, defraud you or steal your identity.Traverses the Internet in multiple waysVery common on the internetThe average Windows computer has several malware infections

Protect against malware

Anti-virus programAnti-malware programKnow what is on your systemAvoid risky websitesAvoid risky behavior

Problems Malware Can Cause

System slows down overallApplications take a long time to run, or will not run at allMouse clicks things on its ownInternet browsing takes you to sites you did not click onPop-up messages alert you to viruses, spyware, etc

Common Forms of Malware

• Virus• Worm• Trojan Horse• Backdoor• Keylogger• Rootkit• Spyware• Adware• PUPS• Browser Hijacking

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