COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
TYPES OF NETWORK SECURITY
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Do not need to attach to a program
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Need to attach to a program
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A type of social engineering
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Designed to access a computer by misleading users of its’ intent by prompting to download a program
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Detailed explanation-1: -Instant Message and Chat Room Worms These worms work as email worms as the contacts from chat rooms are taken and messages are sent to those contacts. Once the contact accepts the invitation and opens the message or link, the system is infected. The worms have either links to open websites or attachments to download.
Detailed explanation-2: -Direct Action Virus – When a virus attaches itself directly to a .exe or .com file and enters the device while its execution is called a Direct Action Virus.
Detailed explanation-3: -Worm definition (computer) A computer worm is a subset of the Trojan horse malware that can propagate or self-replicate from one computer to another without human activation after breaching a system. Typically, a worm spreads across a network through your Internet or LAN (Local Area Network) connection.
Detailed explanation-4: -Computer worms are a form of malware that operates by spreading copies of itself from one device to another. A worm has the capacity to replicate itself without requiring human interaction. Additionally, it does not have to attach itself to an application or software program to cause damage.