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is a term used to describe actions taken by someone to gain unauthorized access to a computer.

hacking

The availability of information online on the tools, techniques, and malware makes it easier for even non-technical people to undertake malicious activities.

hacking

The process by which cyber criminals gain access to your computer.

hacking

Find weaknesses or pre-existing bugs in your security settings and exploit them in order to access your information.

hacking

___providing a back door for hackers to enter and search for your information.

trojan horse

Install a Trojan horse, providing a back door for hackers to enter and search for your information.

hacking

is one of the more common ways to infiltrate or damage your computer.

malware

infects your computer, such as computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, and adware.

malware

Intimidate you with scareware, which is usually a pop-up message that tells you your computer has a security problem or other false information.

malware

Reformat the hard drive of your computer causing you to lose all your information.

malware

Alter or delete files.

malware

Steal sensitive information.

malware

Send emails on your behalf.

malware

Take control of your computer and all the software running on it.

malware

is a common type of online fraud.

pharming

A means to point you to a malicious and illegitimate website by redirecting the legitimate URL. Even if the URL is entered correctly, it can still be redirected to a fake website.

pharming

actual site down to the smallest details. You may enter your personal information and unknowingly give it to someone with malicious intent.

pharming

is used most often by cyber criminals because it's easy to execute and can produce the results they're looking for with very little effort.

phishing

Fake emails, text messages and websites created to look like they're from authentic companies.

phishing

They're sent by criminals to steal personal and financial information from you.

phishing

This is also known as "spoofing".

phishing

Trick you into giving them information by asking you to update, validate or confirm your account.

phishing

It is often presented in a manner than seems official and intimidating, to encourage you to take action.

phishing

Provides cyber criminals with your username and passwords so that they can access your accounts your online bank account, shopping accounts and steal your credit card numbers.

phishing

Is a type of malware that restricts access to your computer or your files and displays a message that demands payment in order for the restriction to be removed.

ransomware

The two most common means of infection appear to be phishing emails that contain malicious attachments and website pop-up advertisements.

ransomware

common types of ransomware:

1. Lockscreen ransomware 2. Encryption ransomware

displays an image that prevents you from accessing your computer

lockscreen ransomware

encrypts files on your system's hard drive and sometimes on shared network drives, USB drives, external hard drives, and even some cloud storage drives, preventing you from opening them

encryption ransomware

will display a notification stating that your computer or data have been locked and demanding a payment be made for you to regain access.

ransomware

the notification states that authorities have detected illegal activity on your computer, and that the payment is a fine to avoid prosecution.

ransomware

is one of the more common methods of both sending information out and collecting it from unsuspecting people.

spam

The mass distribution of unsolicited messages, advertising or pornography to addresses which can be easily found on the Internet through things like social networking sites, company websites and personal blogs.

spam

Annoy you with unwanted junk mail.

spam

Create a burden for communications service providers and businesses to filter electronic messages.

spam

Phish for your information by tricking you into following links or entering details with too-good-to-be-true offers and promotions.

spam

Provide a vehicle for malware, scams, fraud and threats to your privacy.

spam

often used by third parties to infiltrate your computer.

Spy & adware

Software that collects personal information about you without you knowing.

Spyware & Adware

They often come in the form of a 'free' download and are installed automatically with or without your consent.

Spyware & Adware

These are difficult to remove and can infect your computer

Spyware & Adware

Collect information about you without you knowing about it and give it to third parties.

Spyware & Adware

Send your usernames, passwords, surfing habits, list of applications you've downloaded,

Spyware & Adware

Change the way your computer runs without your knowledge.

Spyware & Adware

Take you to unwanted sites or inundate you with uncontrollable pop-up ads.

Spyware & Adware

A malicious program that is disguised as, or embedded within, legitimate software.

trojan horses

It is an executable file that will install itself and run automatically once it's downloaded.

trojan horses

Delete your files.

trojan horses

Use your computer to hack other computers.

trojan horses

Watch you through your web cam.

trojan horses

Log your key strokes such as a credit card number you entered in an online purchase.

trojan horses

Record usernames, passwords and other personal information.

trojan horses

Malicious computer programs that are often sent as an email attachment or a download with the intent of infecting your computer, as well as the computers of everyone in your contact list.

virus

Send spam.

virus

Provide criminals with access to your computer and contact lists.

virus

Scan and find personal information like passwords on your computer.

virus

Hijack your web browser.

virus

Disable your security settings.

virus

Display unwanted ads.

virus

When a program is running, it could infiltrate your hard drive and also spread to USB keys and external hard drives.

virus

Any attachment you create using this program and send to someone else could also infect them

virus

is another method used by cyber criminals to capture personal information.

Wi-Fi Eavesdropping

Virtual "listening in" on information that's shared over an unsecure (not encrypted) WiFi network.

Wi-Fi Eavesdropping

Potentially access your computer with the right equipment.

Wi-Fi Eavesdropping

Steal your personal information including logins and passwords.

Wi-Fi Eavesdropping

are a common threat to computers and the Internet as a whole.

worms

goes to work on its own without attaching itself to files or programs.

worms

It lives in your computer memory, doesn't damage or alter the hard drive and propagates by sending itself to other computers in a network

worms

Spread to everyone in your contact list.

worms

Cause a tremendous amount of damage by shutting down parts of the Internet, wreaking havoc on an internal network and costing companies enormous amounts of lost revenue.

worms

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