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What is Malicious Code Types of Malicious Code Who’s Behind It How To Secure My Computer
Malicious Code is undesired effects on the computer, or security breaches. Often called Malware Ex. Viruses, Trojan Horses, Worms, and Backdoors
Viruses can travel computer to computer through a host and replicate Viruses very in severity Viruses are often picked up on the internet
Trojan Horses need to be ran or installed onto a computer They appear to be the normal download until installed When installed they steal or harm your computer information
Uses a computer network to send copies to other computers on the network A user does not need to have intervention Different from a virus because it does not need to attach to any program
Backdooring is a term that describes by- passing regular security Backdoors commonly take the form of programs
Many antivirus companies actually are behind some viruses Hackers and virus creators are often after personal information, or are looking to earn money Anyone can really start a virus by transferring computer to computer with a USB, discs, etc.
Anti virus programs Keep your operating system up to date Don’t open s you don’t know Do download just anything off the internet
Implement a firewall in your system Do not browse unsecure sites on the internet Do not put foreign USB, discs, or programs on your computer
1 in 14 downloads off the internet has some type of virus or malware In the last year 34% of all malware has been classified and created Trojans are the most common type Thailand and China are the most infected countries
Malicious Code is a problem all over the computer world There are many different types of malware People can take some action to help secure their computers
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