Spreading of malware

1.

Spreading of malware

2.

What is malware?
Malware is any software
intentionally designed to
cause disruption to a
computer, server, client,
or computer network.

3.

What is a computer virus?
A computer virus is
a program capable of creating
its duplicates and embedding them
into
computer networks and/or files,
computer system areas and
other executable objects.

4.

What are network worms?
Unlike viruses, network worms
are completely independent
malware. Their main feature is
also the
ability to reproduce themselves,
but at the same time they are
capable
of independent distribution
through network
channels.

5.

What is a Trojan
program?
A Trojan program (a Trojan Horse
class program) pursues
only one goal – to cause damage to
the target computer by
committing unauthorized actions
by the user: theft,
damage or deletion of confidential
data,
disruption of the computer or use
of its resources for
nefarious purposes.

6.

Invisible virus is a file virus that remains
"invisible" to antivirus programs. When
checking the system, the invisible virus
tries to intercept requests and issue a
falsified response signaling that
everything is in order.

7.

The consequences
of the virus.
Effects of viruses
• Non-dangerous viruses, the impact of
which
is limited by memory reduction.
• Dangerous viruses can cause computer
crashes and
freezes.
• Very dangerous can lead to modification
and deletion of files and directories.

8.

How to get rid of viruses?
Install Antivirus Software - Antivirus
software is the first line of defense
against viruses and other malware.
Install high-quality antivirus software
on your computer and update it
regularly. Some antivirus programs
update automatically, but if your
program doesn't, make sure you
check for updates regularly and
download them.

9.

Сonclusion
Quote: “the worst virus is
always sitting in front of
the computer”