Presented by: Maha, Marina and Aleks Viruses,Wormsand Trojans.
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Transcript of Presented by: Maha, Marina and Aleks Viruses,Wormsand Trojans.
What is a computer virus? A computer program that can copy itself
and infect the computer. It can only spread from one computer to
another when it’s host is taken to the target computer.
Dangers/SymptomsCOMPUTER: Corrupts and deletes data files can make computer a “slave” slow down or shuts down computer fully
APPLICATIONS/PROGRAMS: Applications won’t work properly Programs disappear
EXTRAS: unusual error messages New icons Strange sounds/music
Preventions
Keep firewall on. Keep the computer
operating system up-to-date Use updated antivirus and
anti-spy ware software on the computer
Example Of Virus
The “Nimda” virus was one of the most complicated viruses, since it had up to 5 different methods of infecting
Its methods include: email, open network shares, browsing of websites, back doors left behind, and exploitation of Microsoft
The e-mail message has a file called README.EXE which unleashes this virus.
Virus ProtectionNorton Antivirus Scans emails, and IM’s for infections Detects, and stop new threats Prevents bots from taking control of your PC Finds and removes root kits Prevents Internet worms
NOD32 Antivirus protect you from viruses and spy ware smart and fast, while adding removable media security, new
diagnostic and recovery tools, and more advanced heuristics.
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Hacker
attacks, Spam and phasing , Identity theft
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What is a Worm? It’s a software program which can duplicate
itself automatically without human interference from one computer to another. They spread within a network and can also spread through USB’s.
What does it do? A worm takes advantage of files or any other
features used to transport information on your system to travel unaided.
Worms consume a lot of system memory and can slow down your computer.
Who do they affect? Worms affect networked environments
(Computers that are connected with one another)
Protect yourself!
1. Keep firewall on
2. Keep operating system up-to-date with security updates.
3. Used updated antivirus soft wares from a trusted source
Blaster Worm Affected computers with Windows XP and
Windows 2000. Spread by spamming itself on to a large
amounts of random IP addresses. The worm contained two messages. The first :
I just want to say LOVE YOU SAN!! And: billy gates why do you make this
possible ? Stop making money and fix your software!!
If worm detects a connection to the internet, it can lead to the system restarting every 60 seconds.
What’s a Trojan?
It’s a worm imbedded in a file that appears safe or a software from a trusted source
Tricks users into opening it or downloading it.
How do you get it?
Software downloads
Email attachments
Applications
Downloading or uploading of files
Removal
Antivirus software detects and deletes Trojans By erasing all data from the hard disk and
reinstalling the operating system and required software
Firewall program Anti Trojan Elite
How do I prevent Trojans?
DO NOT download files from people or sites which you aren’t sure about.
Watch out for hidden file extensions! DO NOT think you are completely safe just
because you run anti-virus programs. DO NOT follow unsolicited links or open
attachments in e-mail messages that you did not ask for.
Use an Internet firewall.
ILOVEYOU or LOVELETTER Attacked tens of millions of Windows
computers in 2000 when it was sent as an attachment to an email message with the text "ILOVEYOU" in the subject line. It arrived in email inboxes with the simple subject of "ILOVEYOU" and an attachment "LOVE-LETTER-FOR-YOU.TXT.vbs".
Some of the Dangers and Affects of A computer virus include: A. The Computer will do the Chicken Dance
and then morph into a flu vaccine.
B. It will corrupt and delete files as well as show some unusual messages.
C. You computer will blow up and turn into ashes.
Some of the Dangers and Affects of A computer virus include: A. The Computer will do the Chicken Dance
and then morph into a flu vaccine.
B. It will corrupt and delete files as well as show some unusual messages.
C. You computer will blow up and turn into ashes.
A Black Hat Hacker is..
Someone who coughs a lot when he smokes.
Someone who is shy and so they always wear a hat.
Someone who hacks his way into a system.
A Black Hat Hacker is..
Someone who coughs a lot when he smokes.
Someone who is shy and so they always wear a hat.
Someone who hacks his way into a system.