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1. Give some examples of what malware tries to accomplish.

2. Describe things you can do to secure your computer against attack.

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1. Describe things you can do to secure your computer against attack
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Keep your device secure
Keep up-to-date. Update your system, browser, and important apps regularly, taking advantage of automatic updating when it's available. ...
Antivirus software. ...
Antispyware software. ...
Firewalls. ...
Choose strong passwords. ...
Use stronger authentication. ...
Be careful what you click. ...
Shop safely.

2. Give some examples of what malware tries to accomplish.
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Types of malware include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware and spyware. These malicious programs steal, encrypt and delete sensitive data; alter or hijack core computing functions and monitor end users' computer activity

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Assuming control of multiple computers to launch denial-of-service attacks against other networks

Describe things you can do to secure your computer against attact.

Don't use USBs or other external devices unless you own themTo avoid infection by malware and viruses, ensure that all external devices either belong to you or come from a reliable source.

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Malware can crack weak passwords, bore into systems, and spread through networks.

8 easy steps to secure your computer

1. Keep up with system and software security updates. ...

2. Have your wits about you. ...

3. Enable a firewall. ...

4. Adjust your browser settings. ...

5. Install antivirus and anti spyware software. ...

6. Password protect your software and lock your device. ...

7. Encrypt your data. ...

8. Use a VPN.

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1. Give some examples of what malware tries to accomplish.
Malware can crack weak passwords, bore into systems, and spread through networks. Other types of malware can lock up important files, spam you with ads, or redirect you to malicious websites. Malware attacks can result in anything from data theft to the destruction of entire systems or devices.
Examples of malware: Virus, Trojan Horse, Ransomware and Computer Worm
2.Describe things you can do to secure your computer against attack.
• Use a firewall
• Keep all software up to date
• Use antivirus software and keep it current
• Make sure your passwords are well-chosen and protected
• Don't open suspicious attachments or click unusual links in messages
• Browse the web safely
• Stay away from pirated material

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Malware can crack weak passwords, bore into systems, and spread through networks. Other types of malware can lock up important files, spam you with ads, or redirect you to malicious websites. Malware attacks can result in anything from data theft to the destruction of entire systems or devices.

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(1)From theft of financial details.
(2)To sensitive corporate or personal infos.
(3)Privacy protection of individuals

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1. Keep up with system and software security updates.

2. Have your wits about you.

3. Enable a firewall.

4. Adjust your browser settings.

5. Install antivirus and anti spyware software.

6. Password protect your software and lock your device.

7. Encrypt your data.

8. Use a VPN.

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1. Update Your Software Regularly

2. Always Research and Double-Check Your Downloads

3. Protect Your Network with a Firewall

4. Monitor Your PC with Windows Task Manager

5. Avoid Dangerous Pop-Ups with an Ad Blocker

6. Keep Your Browsing Private with a VPN,Especially on Public Wi-Fi

7. Use Device Encryption or Bitlocker to Protect Your Hard Drive

8. Use a Secure Password Manager with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

9. Use a Secure Browser and Windows Sandbox

10. Close Your Back Door by Uninstalling Flash ASAP

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Malware can crack weak passwords, bore into systems, and spread through networks.

8 easy steps to secure your computer

1. Keep up with system and software security updates. ...

2. Have your wits about you. ...

3. Enable a firewall. ...

4. Adjust your browser settings. ...

5. Install antivirus and anti spyware software. ...

6. Password protect your software and lock your device. ...

7. Encrypt your data. ...

8. Use a VPN.

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A malware is designed to infect, to steal or to conducts any virtually malicious behavior that the attacker wants.
// It steals data! //
// It sends spam! //
// It override your controls! //
// It monitors your online activity! //

SECURE YOUR COMPUTER!

✓ Always keep your antivirus active and updated!

✓ Don't trust any pop-up ads that suddenly displays on your screen!

✓ Don't click any suspicious links and ads!

✓ Always have a backup data!

✓ Always secure your account, make sure you have a strong passwords!

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1. Malware can infect networks and devices and is designed to harm those devices, networks and/or their users in some way.

Depending on the type of malware and its goal, this harm may present itself differently to the user or endpoint. In some cases, the effect malware has is relatively mild and benign, and in others, it can be disastrous.

No matter the method, all types of malware are designed to exploit devices at the expense of the user and to the benefit of the hacker -- the person who has designed and/or deployed the malware.

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•Keep your computer and software updated

•Use a non-administrator account whenever possible

•Think twice before clicking links or downloading anything

•Be careful about opening email attachments or images

•Don't trust pop-up windows that ask you to download software

•Limit your file-sharing

•Use antivirus software

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1. Give some examples of what malware tries to accomplish.
- Malware, short for malicious software, is a blanket term for viruses, worms, trojans and other harmful computer programs hackers uset to wreak destruction and gain access to sensitive information. As Microsoft puts it, "malware is a catch-all term to refer to any software designed to cause damage to a single computer, server, or computer network." In other words, software is identified as malware based on its intended use, rather than a particular technique or technology used to build it.

2. Describe things you can do to secure your computer against attack.
✓ Keep your device secure
- Make sure to download recommended updates from your device's manufacturer or operating system provider, especially for important software such as your internet browser. Antivirus software, antispyware software, and firewalls are also important tools to thwarth attacks on your device.
✓ Keep up-to-date
- Update your system, browser, and important apps regularly, taking advantage of automatic updating when it's available. These updates can eliminate software flaws that allow hackers to view your activity or steal information. Windows Update is a service offered by Microsoft. It will download and install software updates to the Microsoft Windows Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, and will also deliver security updates to you. Patching can also be run automatically for other systems, such as Macintosh Operating System. For mobile devices, be sure to install Android or iPhone updates that are distributed automatically.

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1.Make sure yhat you have to keep your system or device to security updates.

2.Protect your wifi or internet with firewall.

3.Use a two authentication factor to your accounts and passwords.

4. Encrypt your data.

5. Do not open some suspicious link to prevent from viruses.

6.Back up your data.

7.Activate your anti virus

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2. Describe things you can do to secure your computer against attack?

* System Updates and Patches - Keep your computer up-to-date with the latest security patches and software updates

* Anti-Virus Protection - Antivirus software is deployed on all college-owned Windows machines, and strongly encouraged on all privately owned Windows machines to provide protection from malicious software.

* Firewalls - A firewall helps protect your computer from Internet attacks by restricting access to and from your computer.

* Secure Virtual Memory - Virtual memory writes temporary data to your hard drive to make retrieval of information much faster.  virtual memory can contain confidential data, so make sure your virtual memory is encrypted.

* Passwords -  Passwords you create should be a minimum of 8 characters in length and contain a combination of letters, numbers and special characters and not be a word in the english dictionary.

* Web Browsers - Web browsers should be updated regularly to fix known bugs and security holes.  For built-in browsers, such as Safari and Internet Explorer (on Windows), these fixes are integrated with the operating system updates.

* Malware: Adware and Spyware - Spyware and adware are two kinds of malicious programs generally referred to as malware (malicious software). These programs are responsible for pop-up advertisements, while some forms are even more destructive and may try to steal your identity and other personal information. They often come bundled with questionable applications (like file-sharing software) and run in the background without your knowledge or consent.

* "Phishing" Scams - Phishing often appear as a legitimate e-mail from a trusted party such as a financial institution or credit card company. They come in various forms, but they all attempt to trick the user into divulging sensitive information such as passwords or credit card numbers. Some e-mails will ask you to reply with your credentials (supposedly to confirm your identity), while others may contain a seemingly legitimate link to a website identical to that of the claimed sender.

1. What is malware used to accomplish?

Types of malwarecan include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses and spyware. These malicious programs can perform a variety of functions such as stealing, encrypting or deleting sensitive data, altering or hijacking core computing functions and monitoring users' computer activity.

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1.Malware can causes your computer becomes unstable. The computer may crash, reboot spontaneously or slow down without any logical explanation. When a worm infects a computer, the internet connection may become slow as the worm searches online for other computers to infect.

2.You can secure your computer network by the help of reliable anti - virus programs on your computer and by setting up a reliable firewall with the permissions rightly set. Avoid suspicious website and limit your downloading files. You can also update and scan your computer to ensure if doesn't get any virus.

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Answer Q1
*Install Antivirus and anti spyware
software
* Encrypt your data
*Use a VPN
Answer Q2
*Malware attacks can result anything from data theft to the destruction of entire systems or devices

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1. Malware can crack weak passwords, bore into systems, and spread through networks. Other types of malware can lock up important files, spam you with ads, or redirect you to malicious websites. Malware attacks can result in anything from data theft to the destruction of entire systems or devices.

2. Tips on how to prevent malware from infecting your computer, keeping your hardware safe:

1. Install Anti-Virus/Malware Software
2. Keep Your Anti-Virus
3. Software Up to Date
4. Run Regularly Scheduled Scans with Your Anti-Virus Software
5. Keep Your Operating System Current
6.Secure Your Network
7. Think Before You Click

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Answers:
1. Malware is a malicious software.
Examples of malware include viruses, worms, Trojan viruses, spyware, adware and ransomware.

2. Keep up with system and software security updates, Use VPN, Encrypt your data, password protect your software and lock your devices, and Install antivirus and anti spyware software.

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2.Describe things you can do to secure your computer against attack.

Answer:

Keep your operating system and applications updated. Cybercriminals look for vulnerabilities in old or outdated software, so make sure you install updates as soon as they become available.

Never click on a link in a popup. Simply close the message by clicking on “X” in the upper corner and navigate away from the site that generated it.

Limit the number of apps on your devices. Only install apps you think you need and will use regularly. And if you no longer use an app, uninstall it.

Use a mobile security solution like McAfee® Mobile Security, available for Android and iOS. As malware and adware campaigns continue to infect mobile applications, make sure your mobile devices are prepared for any threat coming their way.

Don’t lend out your phone or leave your devices unattended for any reason, and be sure to check their settings and apps. If your default settings have changed, or a new app has mysteriously appeared, it might be a sign that spyware has been installed.

If you don’t already have comprehensive security protection on all your devices, then try out McAfee® Total Protection, which protects all your PCs, Macs, tablets and smartphones from online threats while safeguarding your data and identity.
Be careful online

Avoid clicking on unknown links. Whether it comes via email, a social networking site or a text message, if a link seems unfamiliar, keep away from it.

Be selective about which sites you visit. Do your best to only use known and trusted sites, as well as using a safe search plug-in like McAfee® WebAdvisor, to avoid any sites that may be malicious without your knowing.

Beware of emails requesting personal information. If an email appears to come from your bank and instructs you to click a link and reset your password or access your account, don't click it. Go directly to your online banking site and log in there.

Avoid risky websites, such as those offering free screensavers.

Pay attention to downloads and other software purchases

Only purchase security software from a reputable company via their official website or in a retail store.

Stick to official app stores. While spyware can be found on official app stores, they thrive on obscure third-party stores promoting unofficial apps. By downloading apps for jailbroken or rooted devices, you bypass built-in security and essentially place your device’s data into the hands of a stranger.

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Malware, short for malicious software, is a blanket term for viruses, worms, trojans and other harmful computer programs hackers use to wreak destruction and gain access to sensitive information. As microsoft puts it, malware is a catch-all term to refer to any software designed to cause damage to a single computer, server, or computer network. In other words, software is identified as malware based on its intended use, rather than a particular technique or technology used to build it.

This means that the question of, say, what the difference is between malware and a virus misses the point a bit: a virus is a type of malware, so all viruses are malware (but not every piece of malware is a virus).

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1. Give some example of what malwares treis to accomplish.

-A virus is the most common type of malware that can execute itself and spread by infecting other programs or files.
-A worm can self-replicate without a host program and typically spreads without any interaction from the malware authors.
-A trojan horse is designed to appear as a legitimate software program to gain access to a system.Once activated following installation,Trojans can execute their malicious functions.
-Spyware colloects information and data on the device and user,as well as observes the user's activity without their knowledge.
-Ransomware infects a user's system and encrypts its data.
-A rootkit obtains administrator-level access to the victim's system. Once installed, the program gives treat actors root or privileged access to the system.
-A backdoor virus or remote access Trojan (RAT) secretly creates a backdoor into an infected comouter system that enables threat actors to remotely access it without alerting the user or the system's security programs.
-Adware tracks a user's browser and download history with the intent to display pop-up or banner advertisments that lure the user into making a purchase.
-Keyloggers also called system monitors, track nearly everything a user does on their computer.This includes emails, opened webpages, programs and keystrokes.

source: https://security.techtarget.com/

2. Describe things you can do to secure your computer against attack.

-Keep up your system and software security updates.
It really is important to stay on top of them and aside from adding extra features,they often security holes.

-Have your wits about you.
Being suspicious is one of the best things you can do to keep your computer secure.Admittedly,with hacker techniques becoming increasingly sophisticated,it can be difficult to tell when you're under attack.All it takes is one email open or link click and your computer could be compromised.

-Enable a Firewall
A firewall acts as a barrier between your computer or network and the internet.It effectively  closes the computer ports that preventcommunication with your device.

-Adjust your browser settings.
These can help lower the risk of malware infections reaching your computer and malicious hackers attacking your device.

-Install antivirus & anti spyware software
An antivirus software isn't a completely foolproof option but it can definitely help.

-Password protect your software and lock your device
The most important thing here is not to use the same password across all applications.This makes it far too easy for someone to hack into all of your accounts and possibly steal your identity.

-Encrypt your data
Encrypted data will require resources to decrypt it;this alone might be enough to deter a hacker from pursuing action.

-Use a VPN
It is an excellent way to step up your security,especially when browsing online.This masks your IP,replacing it with a different one,ao that your ISP can no longer monitor your activity.

source: https://privacy.net/

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1. Malware  can damage files, steals sensitive data, and even take your device hostage. MALWARE is at the root of most of cyberattacks, including the large-scale data breaches that lead to widespread identity theft and fraud.

How to prevent or secure your Computer against Malware

1.Don't trust strangers online.
2. Double-check your password
3. Be careful where you browse
4. Always update your software
5. Protect your devices/computer with an antivirus application

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1.Give some examples of what malware tries to accomplish.

* Malware varies significantly in the actions it takes once it compromises a victims computer.

* It can do anything from announce its presence by displaying a message on the screen or making the computer play sounds.

* It can also corrupt the system or attempt to attack other machines by sending infected emails for example.

2.Describe things you can do to secure your computer against attack?

* Run an anti-virus program and keep its virus definitions up-

to-date.

*Avoid suspicious email attachments or Internet downloads.

*Keep your operating system and any services patched and

up-to-date.

*Be aware of what services are running on your computer and consider shutting off any  you don’t need.

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Describe things you can do to secure your computer against attack?

1. System Updates and Patches

2. Install/Update Anti-Virus Protection

3. Always turn-on Firewall protection.

4. Secure Virtual Memory.

5. Passwords you create should be a minimum of 8 characters in length and contain a combination of letters, numbers and special characters and not be a word in the english dictionary.

6. Web browsers should be updated regularly to fix known bugs and security holes.

7. "Phishing" Scams - Phishing often appear as a legitimate e-mail from a trusted party such as a financial institution or credit card company. They come in various forms, but they all attempt to trick the user into divulging sensitive information such as passwords or credit card numbers. Some e-mails will ask you to reply with your credentials (supposedly to confirm your identity)

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1. Give some examples of what malware tries to accomplish.

A malware attack is a common cyberattack where malware (normally malicious software) executes unauthorized actions on the victim's system. The malicious software (a.k.a. virus) encompasses many specific types of attacks such as ransomware, spyware, command and control, and more.

2. Describe things you can do to secure your computer against attack.
Reboot in safe mode.
Uninstall all suspicious apps.
Get rid of pop-up ads and redirects from your browser.
Clear your downloads.
Install a mobile anti-malware app.

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1. Give some examples of what malware tries to accomplish.
Malware can crack weak passwords, bore into systems, and spread through networks. Other types of malware can lock up important files, spam you with ads, or redirect you to malicious websites. Malware attacks can result in anything from data theft to the destruction of entire systems or devices.

2. Describe things you can do to secure your computer against attack.

1. Keep up with system and software security updates

2. Have your wits about you

3. Enable a firewall

4. Adjust your browser settings

5. Install antivirus and anti spyware software

6. Password protect your software and lock your device

7. Encrypt your data

8. Use a VPN.

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Malware or "Malicious Software" are usually designed by hackers or cybercriminals to spy or get data stored in your computer.
There are ways on how to protect your data from this by:
1. Don't click suspicous links and ads.
2. Install anti virus.
3. Update software.
4. Create back up for your files.
5. Minimize file sharing.

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GIVE SOME EXAMPLES OF WHAT MALWARE TRIES TO ACCOMPLISH

WORMS - spreads through a network by replicating itself

SPYWARE - collects user activity data without their knowledge

ADWARE - serves unwanted advertisements

DESCRIBE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SECURE YOUR COMPUTER AGAINST ATTACK

Use a firewall - Make sure the firewall is enabled before you go online.

Install antivirus software - protect your computer against unauthorized code or software that may threaten your operating system.

Keep your OS, apps and browser up-to-date - Always install new updates to your operating systems. Most updates include security fixes that prevent hackers from accessing and exploiting your data.

Back up your computer - Always be sure you can rebuild as quickly as possible after suffering any data breach or loss.

Clear your browsing history - to give hackers as little information as possible to work with if they do break into your phone or desktop

Ignore spam. - Beware of email messages from unknown parties, and never click on links or open attachments that accompany them