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