COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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Worm
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Virus
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Bot
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Adware
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Detailed explanation-1: -Worms. One of the most common types of malware, worms, spread over computer networks by exploiting operating system vulnerabilities. A worm is a standalone program that replicates itself to infect other computers without requiring action from anyone.
Detailed explanation-2: -Trojan. A Trojan disguises itself as desirable code or software. Once downloaded by unsuspecting users, the Trojan can take control of victims’ systems for malicious purposes. Trojans may hide in games, apps, or even software patches, or they may be embedded in attachments included in phishing emails.
Detailed explanation-3: -A computer worm is a type of malware whose primary function is to self-replicate and infect other computers while remaining active on infected systems. A computer worm duplicates itself to spread to uninfected computers.
Detailed explanation-4: -1) Adware. 2) Fileless Malware. 3) Viruses. 4) Worms. 5) Trojans. 6) Bots. 7) Ransomware. 8) Spyware. More items •25-Oct-2022