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RBOT-GR Computer Virus

RBOT-GR Computer Virus. Technology is Evolving. Computer’s have become smaller, faster, and more efficient Many new helpful devices Heavy Dependency of Technology: Y2K Technology causes the evolution of different programs Computer Viruses also evolving. RBOT-GR the Virus .

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RBOT-GR Computer Virus

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  1. RBOT-GR Computer Virus

  2. Technology is Evolving • Computer’s have become smaller, faster, and more efficient • Many new helpful devices • Heavy Dependency of Technology: Y2K • Technology causes the evolution of different programs • Computer Viruses also evolving

  3. RBOT-GR the Virus • Gives hacker ability to use web cam as well as other payloads • Worm Virus • Creates a backdoor for hackers • Hidden System and Read only

  4. What Does the RBOT-GR Allow Hackers to Do • Gain Access to parts of computer: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1641729,00.asp • Theft • Symantec Corp.’s Alfred Huger’s Quote on Psychotic male: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5799432/

  5. Types of Viruses • Some Kinds of Viruses: • Trojan Horse Worm • Macro Polymorphic • And others: http://www.boloji.com/computing/security/015.htm

  6. Types of Viruses Continued

  7. Comparing the RBOT-GR to Other Viruses • RBOT-GR is a Worm Virus • Not Completely Unique • Cult of the Dead Cow and Back Orifice

  8. How to Defend Yourself And Cure your Computer • Updates • Virus Software • Manually Removing

  9. MAC vs. Windows • RBOT-GR only infects Windows XP/2000 • Macs can get viruses • More people use Windows • More Hackers Are Familiar with the format of Windows • Unix

  10. Conclusion • Overall Web Cam Control is Bad • But Not Worst Thing • Identity and Financial Theft Are the worst possible outcomes of Viruses

  11. Work Cited Kamat, M. (2001, July 21). Viruses – Types and Examples. Retrieved November 16, 2008, from Boloji.com: http://www.boloji.com/computing/security/015.htm PC Magazine. (n.d.). Security Watch Alert: Bagle AI Spreads Fast While Rbot.GR Hijacks Webcams. Retrieved November 16, 2008, from PCMAG.COM: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1641729,00.asp Sullivan, B. (2004, August 24). New Computer Virus for Voyeurs: Worm turns on webcams, lets author peek at victims. Retrieved November 16, 2008, from MSNBC: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5799432/ Types of Viruses. (2008). Retrieved November 16, 2008, from TopChoiceReviews: http://antivirus-software.topchoicereviews.com/types-of-viruses.htm Can A Mac Get a Virus? Are Apple Computers Virus Safe. (2008, July 14) Retrieved November 17 2008, from • Techfuel: http://techfuel.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/can-a-mac-get-a-virus-are-apple-computers-virus-safe/

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