Unit 2 Assignment 1

Spyware• Spyware is a software that gathers information about a

person or site and uses it without you knowing. It can send your information to other places and sites without your permission.

• It is dangerous because cookies can be sent from a website and it can track down what you’ve been on and slow your system down. Some spyware can even open your system and cause a lot of problems.

• To try and remove spyware you can get an antispyware scanner and removal tool. You can also reinstall Windows.

• Some ways you can prevent spyware is get a removal spyware program, in your settings set it at high security and update antivirus software a lot.

Identity theft • It is when someone steals your person information like your

name, security number, credit card number and more. • It can hurt you because someone might be

using your money and bank account and you’ll have more bills, you won’t get the things you ordered and your credit card might randomly stop working.

• You can’t really get rid of it. You have to do something about it like contact authorities or places like the bank and let them know and do anything you can to get your stuff back.

• Ways to prevent from someone stealing your identity is having a good password/username, protecting your computer and be careful while shopping online.

Computer Viruses• Computer viruses are small software that spread from

one computer to another and affect a computer. • The viruses can do all sorts of things like spread

through the computer, delete data, and can even erase everything from your hard disk.

• To get rid of a virus you can get a scanner to see if you first have one first of all. Then you can go on a site that gives you steps on how to remove a virus.

• To prevent viruses from happening you can get an antivirus software and update it regularly and be safe and pay attention to what sites you go on.

Phishing• Phishing is a scam. Someone might try to get on your

computer or send you emails that can link to your computer.

• Phishing can affect you by stealing your credit card number, passwords and other information which can help them get into your accounts.

• To get rid of phishing emails you can get a new email address, and don’t go on the websites. You can block them and filter the user.

• To prevent having your information stolen don’t open the email, just delete it right always.

Websites• http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/virus-whatis.

aspx

• http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows-vista/remove-spyware-from-your-computer

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware• http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-s

ymptoms.aspx

• http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-networking/how-do-i-get-rid-of-phishing-scams/37ada924-3628-46ab-bd56-c79fe19698ce