COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
TYPES OF COMPUTER SECURITY
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It can track your personal preferences and passwords.
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It can lock you out of your computer, until you pay a ransom fee.
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It can keep you from accessing web sites you want to see.
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It can install hidden applications that share your personal information without your permission.
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Detailed explanation-1: -It may steal sensitive and confidential information stored on your device or install harmful software to spy on your online activities and possibly even hold your device hostage.
Detailed explanation-2: -Malware is often bundled with other software and may be installed without your knowledge. For instance, AOL Instant Messenger comes with WildTangent, a documented malware program. Some peer-to-peer (P2P) applications, such as KaZaA, Gnutella, and LimeWire also bundle spyware and adware.
Detailed explanation-3: -"Malware” is any kind of software that’s designed to harm a computer. Malware can steal sensitive information from your computer, gradually slow down your computer, or even send fake emails from your email account without your knowledge.
Detailed explanation-4: -Spyware, also known as “adware, ” is software that sends information from your computer to a third party without your consent. Besides secretly monitoring a user’s behavior, spyware collects personal information, which could lead to identity theft.