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