SCL 2:COMPUTER SOFTWARE
2.Discuss different types of treats and
malicious program (malware) that can damage a computer,mobile device or
distrupt any system.
Search for information on current known
malware program.Based on the information that you have found,create a table to
list different types of malware,what it does,and how it can be repaired or
removed.These information is useful for you to prevent any malware from damage
your computer system.
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Types of malware
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How it does
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How it can be repaired
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Viruses
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Corrupt or delete data on
your computer.
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It makes changes or deletes
your data.
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It can enter to a computer as
an attachment of images,greeting or audio/video files.
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It also enter through
download on the internet.
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Not opening suspicious e-mail
or e-mail attachments from unknown or known sender.
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Not clicking on suspicious
Web browser popup windows
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Not visiting Web sites that
are at least somewhat likely to contain malicious content.
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Not opening file with fileextensions that are likely tobe
associated with malware(example: .bat,.com,.exe,.pif,.vbs)
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Not disabling the additional
security control mechanisms(example: antivirus software,spyware,detection and
removal utility,personal firewall)
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Not using administer-level
account for regular operation.
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Not downloading or executing
applications from untrusted sources.
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Worms
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It makes copies of themselves
again and again on the local drive,network share and so on.
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It spread by exploiting
vulnerabilities in operating systems.
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It consumes more cpu uses which
in turn makes the pc too slow alsoconsumes more network bandwidth.
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Trojan
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It opens a backdoor entry to
your computer which gives malicious program acces to your computer system.
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It also allowing confidential
and personal information to be theft.
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Written by: Nurul Ain Binti Kamardin
