Attack on Computer systems has grown into an alarming proportion and as such every computer system owner/user as well as internet users must become knowledgeable in methods and means of safeguarding their computer systems from spyware threats, viruses and personal identity hijackers when connected to the internet. There is a part for you to play in this security issue. Learn HOW..
Spyware protection and prevention will be second nature to your computer system/internet usage by the time you are done with all there is to learn and consider in this exciting and interesting bundle of information.
Here we are again in our learning quest in exposing spyware types, attacks, threats, diagnosis, correction and prevention as we go on to consider the different forms of spy attacks on computer systems.
SPYWARE FORMS AND TYPES
1. COOKIES: Tokens placed on your computer system to link up with vendors of application/ softwares
2. ADWARE: Software that displays advertisements on your computer system 'or pop-ups' resulting in denial of service. This is a situation where you are unable to access a website because of flooding with annoying pop-ups
3. MALWARE: Software that causes your computer system to malfunction. It interacts with your computer system hardware deleting files/ cause your computer system monitor to operate above its legitimate REFRESH RATE
4. VIRUSES: Software that replicates itself from one computer system to another and can erase data on your computer
5. TROJANS: Backdoor viruses which get in through open ports on your computer network connection and affects (changes/ installs/ deletes) network programs on your computer hard drive
6. SPAMS: Unsolicited junk and annoying e-mail sent to your computer system to place a cookie which opens your computer to HACKERS' software which causes your computer system to malfunction
7. SPYWARE: Software that steals your sensitive and personal information, then sends it to a third party without your knowledge, consent and/ or approval
With these, you are on a better platform in understanding computer system spywares and viruses as applies to protection of computer systems in whole.
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