Access to personal details
Malicious code that attaches itself to files
Usually keyboard spyware
Displays adverts on the pop-ups
Network congestion
Network firewalls
Program that appears harmless but is malicious
Firewalls and email filtering
Anti-Virus Software
Hijacks browser settings
Slow down your computer
Financial fraud
Allow viruses/spyware installation
System hacked
Eat system resources
Sends information to a 3rd party
Does not need a host file to survive
Does not need a user to activate
Causes pop-ups that are hard to close
Identity theft
Identity theft
Careful software installation
Replicates and spreads
Use AdBlocker Software
Malicious code
Encrypts your data and demands payment
Regular automated backups
Don't open unknown email attachments
Delete files
Can jump to different devices connected
Delete files
Needs a user to activate
Opens up ports to hackers
Continuously monitors computer activity
Modify system information
Creates backdoor access
Often spreads through email
Network segmentation
Keep systems updated
Anti-Adware Software
Replicates automatically
Anti-Spyware Software
OS up-to-date
Firewall
Don't download from unknown websites
Keep software up-to-date
Designed to block access until money is paid
Data breaches
Slow computer and take up memory
Virus
Worm
Trojan Horse
Spyware
Adware
Ransomware