what is malware
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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 PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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