Aaron Lariviere

Malicious code

Computer Viruses

what is the code/why is it dangerous

• A virus can be connected to popular soft wear so when you use it the virus is released.
• some viruses play annoying tricks and some have destructive content.

how do you get the code/how do you prevent it

• Viruses get on your computer by downloading stuff.
• prevent it by downloading original CD's or disks.

Worms

what is the code/why is it dangerous

• worms like viruses duplicate but, do it automaticly.
• worms are dangerous because they duplicate and eat files.

how do you get the code/how do you prevent it

• worms enter your computer through messages and start eating files right away.
• check who the message is from and clean your computer after.

trojan horses

what is the code/why is it dangerous

• trojans seem to be useful but are not, they let criminals control your.
• they are dangerous because they can destroy files even though they seem useful.

how do you get the code/ho do you prevent it

• they come through games and ads that you play or click on.
• prevent them by only using protected sources.

Adware

what is the code/why is it dangerous

• adware can be downloaded by clicking on popups or ads
• adware can corrupt and download bad files.

how do you get the code/how do you prevent it

• they are downloaded by clicking on or watching ad's and popup's
• to prevent it just don't click on random ad's or popup's

Spyware

what is the code/why is it dangerous

• spyware is installed without you knowing
• it is dangerous because people can steal you infoemation

how do you get the code/how do you prevent it

• it get installed to your computer
• prevent it by downloading spyware blocker

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