Adware, Spyware, and Malware Anand Dedhia Bharath Raj ECE 4112 Project 28 April 2005.
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Adware, Spyware, and Adware, Spyware, and MalwareMalware
Anand DedhiaBharath Raj
ECE 4112 Project28 April 2005
OverviewOverview
• Background Info– Adware– Spyware– Malware
• Laboratory Info– Motivation– Procedure
Adware: ExamplesAdware: Examples
Adware: DefinitionAdware: Definition
• Adware is simply an application that displays advertisements while it is running.
• Adware is advertising supported software.
• Adware contains a disclosure statement in the End User License Agreement stating its intentions.
Adware: HazardsAdware: Hazards
• Installs separate advertising components on your system that downloads ads and wastes system resources even after the associated program is removed.
• Some applications connect to ad servers over the Internet and consume network bandwidth while potentially compromising the security of your info.
Adware: SolutionsAdware: Solutions
• Install and run anti-adware tools like Ad-Aware.
SpywareSpyware
Spyware: DefinitionSpyware: Definition
• Spyware is a generic term describing software whose purpose is to collect demographic and usage information (name, email address, website visits) from your computer, usually for advertising and marketing purposes.
• Spyware gathers the information covertly without the user’s knowledge.
Spyware: HazardsSpyware: Hazards
• Install separate components on your system as well, but records keystrokes and other information which can contain sensitive materials like username & password, credit card numbers, etceteras.
• The spyware uses routines to mail out these logs and activities via email or posting it to a certain page on the web, so attackers can view them at anytime.
Spyware: SolutionsSpyware: Solutions
• Install and run anti-spyware software like Spybot.
Malware: ExamplesMalware: Examples
•Worms/Bugs•Trojans•Viruses
Trojans, 5.68%
Viruses, 9.03%
Worms, 85.29%
Malware: DefinitionMalware: Definition
• Malware, or malicious software, is any software developed for the purpose of doing harm to a computer system.
• Malware is the most dangerous of these programs since it has the potential to destroy one’s computer system.
Malware: HazardsMalware: Hazards
• Worms and viruses can self-replicate and are usually hidden in executable files or parts of applications that can cause extensive damage to a computer system.
• A trojan horse is harmful code disguised as a legitimate program that can cause malfunctions in a system and even allow a stranger to overtake your computer.
Malware: SolutionsMalware: Solutions
• Install and run antivirus software and use a firewall to prevent them from gaining access.
MotivationMotivation
• Due to the prominence and severity in network security caused by these types of applications, a network administrator should know how to catch and remove these programs before they have the chance of compromising a system’s security.
What you will do in the labWhat you will do in the lab• Adware
– Program an adware application.• Spyware
– Use Email SpyPro to send duplicate copies of all email to another address.
– Use Etherscout to record and analyze traffic on a network.
• Malware– Show the risks in Malwhere.
• Prevention– Google Toolbar use to prevent the
above.– Spy Doctor
Ethereal ResultsEthereal Results
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Source CodeSource CodePrivate myIEDim WSHShellfor i= 0 to 1Set myIE = CreateObject("InternetExplorer.Application")myIE.Navigate "F:\School\ece 4112\popup.html"'myIE.ToolBar = True'myIE.StatusBar = FalsemyIE.AddressBar = TruemyIE.MenuBar = TruemyIE.Resizable = TruemyIE.TheaterMode = False
DoLoop While myIE.BusymyIE.Width = 1024myIE.Height = 740myIE.Left = 0myIE.Top = 0myIE.Visible = TrueSet WSHShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")WshShell.AppActivate("Microsoft Internet Explorer")Set WSHShell = NothingWscript.Sleep(3 * 1000)next
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