COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS
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worm
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trojan
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virus
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spyware
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Detailed explanation-1: -A keylogger is a type of spyware that monitors user activity.
Detailed explanation-2: -As part of an organization’s security and data protection program, it should have a plan in place that, at minimum, mitigates risk to systems and networks arising from four common types of malicious software: trojans, spyware, viruses, and ransomware.
Detailed explanation-3: -Spyware. Spyware invades your computer and attempts to steal your personal information such as credit card or banking information, web browsing data, and passwords to various accounts.
Detailed explanation-4: -Spyware collects your personal information and passes it on to interested third parties without your knowledge or consent. Spyware is also known for installing Trojan viruses.
Detailed explanation-5: -Keyloggers Keylogging, or keyboard capturing, logs a user’s keystrokes and sends data to the threat actor. Users are typically unaware that their actions are being monitored. While there are use cases for employers using keyloggers to track employee activity, they’re mostly used to steal passwords or sensitive data.