COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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Popups
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Spams
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Virus
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Trojans
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Detailed explanation-1: -Adware is software that displays unwanted (and sometimes irritating) pop-up adverts which can appear on your computer or mobile device.
Detailed explanation-2: -Adware refers to a type of malware that displays unwanted advertisements on your computer or device. Adware is commonly activated unknowingly when users are trying to install legitimate applications that adware is bundled with.
Detailed explanation-3: -If you’re seeing the pop-up ads on every website you visit, or if your browser’s homepage has been changed unexpectedly, it’s possible your browser has been infected by a type of malware known as adware. Adware injects ads into web pages in such a way that they can’t be blocked.
Detailed explanation-4: -Adware, also known as advertisement-supported software, generates revenue for its developers by automatically generating adverts on your screen, usually within a web browser.