Spyware and Ransomware by Jacob Goodwin https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware The dangers of Spyware & Ransomware en-us 2016-11-01 12:26:23 UTC 2024-04-15 02:48:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134443304 2016-11-01 12:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134443304 Definition of spyware jacobgoodwin_jg https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134443307 software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive.]]> 2016-11-01 12:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134443307 Intro https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134443406 Has your computer ever become so slow that you can fix yourself a snack in the time it takes your word processor to open? Perhaps spyware is to blame.]]> 2016-11-01 12:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134443406 Whenever you install something on your computer, make sure you carefully read all disclosures, including the license agreement and privacy statement. liamdavid https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134443504 2016-11-01 12:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134443504 https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134443567 According to some estimates, more than 80 percent of all personal computers are infected with some kind of spyware [source: FaceTime Communications]. But before you chuck your computer out the window and move to a desert island, you might want to read on.]]> 2016-11-01 12:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134443567 Spyware is often associated with software that displays advertisements (called adware) or software that tracks personal or sensitive information. liamdavid https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134443617 2016-11-01 12:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134443617 What is Spyware? jacobgoodwin_jg https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134444112 Programs that secretly record what you do on your computer are called spyware. They can be used for some perfectly legitimate purposes, but the majority of spyware is malicious. Its aim is usually to capture passwords, banking credentials and credit card details - and send them over the internet to fraudsters.]]> 2016-11-01 12:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134444112 Install an anti-spyware tool. liamdavid https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134444156 These tools regularly download updates to stay abreast of newly- emerging spyware.]]> 2016-11-01 12:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134444156 If you have a work laptop supplied by your employer it might have a kind of spyware installed. liamdavid https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134444483 2016-11-01 12:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134444483 How to protect yourself? jacobgoodwin_jg https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134444558 2016-11-01 12:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134444558 Spyware of a sort is also used for parental control programs that protect children from unsuitable internet content. liamdavid https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134444567 2016-11-01 12:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134444567 Use established sites jacobgoodwin_jg https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134444701 eg Amazon or facebook]]> 2016-11-01 12:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134444701 https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134444950 Spyware is also known as: snoopware, PC surveillance, key logger, system recorders, Parental control software, PC recorder, Detective software and Internet monitoring software. ]]> 2016-11-01 12:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134444950 https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134445500 2016-11-01 12:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134445500 https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134445981 They do this in order to keep track of what you are using your work laptop for, to ensure it is work related and not inappropriate]]> 2016-11-01 12:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134445981 liamdavid https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134446067 2016-11-01 12:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134446067 liamdavid https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134448707 2016-11-01 12:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/134448707 What is Ransomeware? jacobgoodwin_jg https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/137683853 Ransomeware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.]]> 2016-11-15 12:43:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/137683853 Ransomware can: Prevent you from accessing Windows. Encrypt files so you can't use them. Stop certain apps from running (like your web browser). liamdavid https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/137685251 2016-11-15 12:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jacobgoodwin_jg/spyware/wish/137685251