This here page is dedicated only for computer securtiy and
malware. First, lets talk about viruses. There are many types of viruses such as trojan horse, phising, pharming, worm, rootkit, time bomb and more. A virus itself is a potentially damaging program that affects computer negatively. Alters how the computer works without the user's knowledge. four types of common malware are Worms, Trojan Horses, Rootkits and Adware. Worms are a replicating program that copies itself until the memory on your computer or device is full. Also, may shut down your computer. A trojan horse is a program that hides itself or looks like a legitimant program and is harmful to your computer.It does not replicate itself. Rootkits are programs that hides in a computer or device and allows someone from a remote location to take control of the computer or device. Adware is a program that displays online advertisement in a banner or pop-up to allow you to fall for a scam that is set up. |
Now the types of Cybercrime. first the hacker itself. the Hacker is a complimentary term for a computer enthusiast, now it is a derogatory term meaning to someone accessing a computer illegally. a cracker is a hacker who has intent of stealing information destroying data or malicious action. Cyberterrorism is someone who demands a payment to stop a cyberattack. Finally cyberterrorist is someone who uses the internet or a network to destroy computers for political rasons.
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