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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VIRUSES, SPYWARE, MALWARE AND ADWARE?

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VIRUSES,

SPYWARE, MALWARE AND ADWARE?

What is the difference between Viruses,

Spyware, Malware & Adware?

Viruses • a self replicating program that is designed to

do damage.• potentially the most serious out of all the

infections a PC can get.• copy themselves into other programs, data

files or onto the boot sector of the hard drive itself.

• have the possibility to access personal information, email contact list or corrupt programs.

• installed without the knowledge or consent of the user from an infected file or by being downloaded automatically when a user accesses an infected website.

Bad Virus

• Completely erase the motherboard BIOS chip, which effectively renders the computer worthless.

• The only repair options were to replace the BIOS chip (if possible) or replacement of the entire motherboard and then reinstall the system software.

Spyware

• collects personal information about the user which is then sent to another entity without consent.

• give hackers the ability to access the computer remotely.

Key logger

• is an example of spyware , which can record every key press a user makes and with that information, hackers can determine usernames and passwords for websites, bank logins particularly.

Malware

• can be thought of a collective term which can include viruses, spyware and any other combination of the above.

• any software that is malicious in nature.

Adware

• doesn’t do any damage to a PC.• can be used as a vehicle which can allow

more serious infections to occur• considered to be an irritant by many• results in popup windows opening

randomly but otherwise not causing any other issues to the computer.

• Have current up-to-date security software which monitors your system to protect yourself.

• There are a number of free alternatives (Avast,

• Having free security software, whilst not being as comprehensive as the paid for options is still far better than having nothing at all!AVG) that can be used.

How To Protect Yourself?

For a minimal investment, allow CKP Computers to install

reputable security software as the alternative could be far more

costly.

For more security software or would like more information...

Call 0447 619 397 or email [email protected]

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