ETECH Flashcards
huge issue, with more than 50% of emails being syphoned into these folders
Spam
Asidefrom being an annoyance, this are not a direct threat, but many can contain malware.
Spam
When a person surfs the internet, it is a sort of virus that displays unwanted advertisements
Adware
leave your computer vulnerable to hackers, allowing them to steal any data on your computer.
Trojan
frequently disguise themselves as harmless computer programs in order for hackers to gain access to your computer without being detected by you
Trojan
is one of the most talked about internet threats. Because they are designed to propagate at an alarming rate, they usually attach themselves discreetly to downloads.
Virus
Malicious email attachments or USB sticks are the most common ways for this to get onto a computer.
Worms
When this infects your computer, it will most likely send itself to every email account on your machine. Your email will appear innocent to the recipient until they read it and find themselves infected by the same.
Worms
is a type of fraudulent behavior in its most basic form
Phishing
Official- looking emails impersonating a well-known source, such as a bank, are frequently sent. It is the purpose of these emails to acquire people’s passwords and credit card information.
Phishing
is another type of malware
spyware
it is an all- encompassing internet ailment that is commonly associated with downloading file pop-ups
spyware
can monitor your keystrokes, read, and destroy your files, reformat your hard drive, and access your apps once it is installed on your computer. Without your knowledge, the individual in charge of the has access to your personal information.
Spyware
which are similar to spyware, record a user’s keyboard operations. The majority of this will hunt for easily identifiable key entries, such as bank card numbers and passwords. Identity and intellectual property theft are frequently tied to
keyloggers
is a more sophisticated form of phishing that takes advantage of the DNS system.
Pharming