Computer Malware

 Malware

-Spyware-

Passes information on to a criminal without the user's knowledge. It is often packaged with free software.

-Virus-

A program hidden in another program or file, designed to cause damage to file systems

-Trojans-

Installed by a user thinking it is a legitimate piece of software when it will actually cause damage or provide access to criminals.

-Worms-

A malicious program that acts independently and  can replicate itself and spread throughout a system.

-Phishing-

Uses email, text messages and phone calls to impersonate  (for example) a financial organisation to harvest information and abuse it against the user to allow criminal access.

-Pharming-

The redirecting of a user's website- by modifying their Domain Name System (DNS) entries- to a fraudulent site site without their permission.

-Ransomware

Attacks a computer system, requiring the user to pay a ransom to unlock it.

-Brute force

A brute force attack repeatedly tries different usernames and passwords in an attempt to access a system.

-DDOS-

Tries to flood a website or network with data traffic to bring it to a halt. Such attacks are often used to demand a ransom or a change in policy.

-Shouldering-

Shouldering is the technique of watching a user at an ATM to steal details.








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