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Types of Malware • Adware • Spyware • Ransomware • Bots • Bugs • Viruses
Adware and Spyware • Adware Adware is a type of Malware that continues to deliver advertisements to your computer. It is a revenue generating tool for some malicious companies. • Spyware Spyware is a type of Malware that observes your behavior without your knowledge. It can even track your keystrokes to steal your passwords.
Ransomeware and Bots • Ransomware Ransomware is a type of Malware that can hold you ransom. For example, if you were browsing pornography, it can demand money from you or threaten to ruin your reputation. • Bots Bots can be harmless in video games, but can be harmful in a Malware application. They automate various tasks such as using your computer to attack others, thereby making you an accessory to an attack.
Bugs and Viruses • Bugs Comparatively, bugs can be less malicious and be more of a nuisance. They can cause your programs to freeze, crash or cause your computer to slow down. • Viruses Viruses are very general, and can be a combination of any form of Malware. They can spy, act as a Bot, annoy like a Bug or launch advertisements. However, Viruses are inherently more dangerous as they spread in sneaky ways to other computers through the internet or through your network.
How To Protect Yourself • When you receive a strange file in your email, question it! Did you request it or did it come out of nowhere? • Only download from a reliable source. • If you receive a strange email or message from a friend, make sure it’s actually them sending it! Maybe they have a virus.
How to Protect Yourself (continued) • Note that sometimes you may get pop-ups that ask you to fix your computer. This is a common trick! Do not fall for random online pop-ups unless it’s offered by a company that you trust.
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