Malicious Attacks Angela Ku Adeline Li Jiyoung You Selena Yuen

Intro/Background Malicious Attacks – electronic attacks in which an attacker attempts to access, steal, or destroy a user’s data without his or her permission

Trojan A type of virus that hides within a set of programs Stealing information from a user’s computer and sends it to designated Internet servers Most commonly spread through attachments

Worms A software program that has the ability replicate itself without a host program Spreads itself through network connections

Logic Bomb A virus inserted into a software system that launches an attack after certain conditions are met Most viruses attack host systems on specific days, such as April Fool’s Day or Friday the 13th

Phishing A process in which attackers seek to obtain personal information (such as passwords or credit card details) through the use of fake websites Often carried out by or instant messaging

Preventing Against Malicious Attacks Use strong passwords Firewall Install updated anti-virus software Use multiple virus scanners Remove unused communication ports Do not open from unknown sources