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Malware fast facts
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types of malware and how to prevent them
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this is a self replicating code, but remains dormant until run by user
virus
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this malware will often insert itself into an application and relies on the "host" program to propagate
virus
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this malware is like a virus beccause its code can self replicate, but can be activated without user interaction
worm
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these are programs that collect user info like keystrokes, screenshots, web browsing activity or audo/video files, sending it to malicious users
spyware
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keyloggers are a very common example of this
spyware
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a program pretending to be another, which a user downloads and unintentionally infects their machine with
trojan
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if you download a fake antivirus program on purpose, which turned out to be malware, it is most likely this
a trojan
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this malware will scare/ threaten user into paying $ to regain access to their computer/ data
ransomware
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this malware will sometimes encrypt your data (or at least says it will), barring you from access until you pay
ransomware
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this is sometimes also called scareware, for the way it threatens and presses the user for money urgently
ransomware
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this is a malware that gains admin access to a computer, making it very difficult to remove/ detect
rootkit
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this type of malware will incessantly display multiple ads on your computer, taking up valuable resources and possibly even making your OS crash
adware
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name something you can do to prevent malware attacks
keep OS and programs updated, back up all data, use additional antivirus software, use strong passwords
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