COMPUTER ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM
ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN COMPUTING
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Hacking
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Malware
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Ransomware
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Spyware
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Detailed explanation-1: -Malware (short for “malicious software”) is a file or code, typically delivered over a network, that infects, explores, steals or conducts virtually any behavior an attacker wants. And because malware comes in so many variants, there are numerous methods to infect computer systems.
Detailed explanation-2: -Remote access Trojans (RATs) in particular have become popular among cybercriminals. RATs allow the attacker to take remote control over the victim’s computer, often with the intent to move laterally and infect an entire network. This type of Trojan is designed to avoid detection.
Detailed explanation-3: -Spyware. Spyware is malware that downloads onto a device without the user’s permission. It steals users’ data to sell to advertisers and external users.
Detailed explanation-4: -Cyber security is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks. It’s also known as information technology security or electronic information security.