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Malicious Attacks

Malicious Attacks. By: Albert, Alex, Andon , Ben, Robert. Examples of Malicious Attacks. Malware Infectious Concealment Spyware Phishing Spam Active Hacking. How Computers Become Infected.

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Malicious Attacks

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  1. Malicious Attacks By: Albert, Alex, Andon, Ben, Robert

  2. Examples of Malicious Attacks • Malware • Infectious • Concealment • Spyware • Phishing • Spam • Active Hacking

  3. How Computers Become Infected • As the number of people using computers increased the number of people targeting computer users has also increased. • With the immergence of The Microsoft Windows operating system the amount of Malware “in the wild” skyrocketed. • By visiting “illicit” websites the chance of infection rises significantly.

  4. Infection • If connected to the internet it is recommended not to visit any websites you don’t trust. Attempt to answer any flashing banners or open any suspicious emails. • Simply being connected to a network is not a risk, IF you maintain your system updates as well any antivirus software

  5. How to Prevent Infection • Anti-virus software • Firewall • Increasing security settings for internet browsers • Updating OS • Being smart (i.e. don’t reply to the Nigerian Prince asking for money)

  6. Steps Taken to Lessen Problem • OS companies constantly releasing updates to patch security holes • Anti-virus programs keep downloading new definition lists • Encryption is used, 256-bit can’t be broken through “brute force”

  7. Types of Damage • Duplicate and distribute virus • Install more malicious programs • Steal keystrokes and passwords • Show advertisements • Take remote control • Attack other systems • Send Spam • Botnet • Slow and overload system • Usually used against Servers • No longer just destroy a computer

  8. Why its an Issue • Reduces efficiency • Privacy violated • Huge cost of prevention and removal • Stealing information

  9. Dealing with Malicious Attacks • Anti-virus software • CMU Provides Symantec or Norton for free • System Restore for windows • If all else fails: reformat • Best practice is to prevent infections

  10. Viruses so far have been really disappointing on the 'disable the internet' front, and time is running out. When Linux/Mac win in a decade or so the game will be over. Title Text:

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