1. Malicious Attacks By: Albert, Alex, Andon, Ben, Robert

2. Examples of Malicious Attacks Malware – Infectious – Concealment – Spyware Phishing Spam Active Hacking

3. How Computers Become Infected As the number of people using computers increased the number of people targeting computer users has also increased. With the immergence of The Microsoft Windows operating system the amount of Malware “in the wild” skyrocketed. By visiting “illicit” websites the chance of infection rises significantly.

4. Infection If connected to the internet it is recommended not to visit any websites you don’t trust. Attempt to answer any flashing banners or open any suspicious emails. Simply being connected to a network is not a risk, IF you maintain your system updates as well any antivirus software

5. How to Prevent Infection Anti-virus software Firewall Increasing security settings for internet browsers Updating OS Being smart ( i.e. don’t reply to the Nigerian Prince asking for money )

6. Steps Taken to Lessen Problem OS companies constantly releasing updates to patch security holes Anti-virus programs keep downloading new definition lists Encryption is used, 256-bit can’t be broken through “brute force”

7. Types of Damage Duplicate and distribute virus Install more malicious programs Steal keystrokes and passwords Show advertisements Take remote control – Attack other systems – Send Spam – Botnet Slow and overload system – Usually used against Servers No longer just destroy a computer

8. Why its an Issue Reduces efficiency Privacy violated Huge cost of prevention and removal Stealing information

9. Dealing with Malicious Attacks Anti-virus software – CMU Provides Symantec or Norton for free System Restore for windows If all else fails: reformat Best practice is to prevent infections

10. Viruses so far have been really disappointing on the 'disable the internet' front, and time is running out. When Linux/Mac win in a decade or so the game will be over. Title Text: