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