Archive for the ‘ Malware ’ Category
What is a Phishing Attack?
Social engineering attacks are designed to trick or deceive victims into disclosing secure or private information. A simple example of this type of attack is a recently fired information technology worker who is able to slip past security because they do not know that the former employee does not work there anymore. Once inside their [...]
Tips to Counter Spyware
In the field of computers and networked communications, spyware has become a menace for lots of computer users and working professionals. Hence, it is essential to take certain precautions to counter spyware.
It is important to use antivirus software that also offers protection against spyware. Update it regularly and permit it to scan the computer. In [...]
What is a Remote Administration Trojan?
Remote Administration Trojans (RATs), sometimes called a remote administration tool, uses a Trojan as the delivery mechanism for a malicious tool, which is used to remotely connect and manage a single or multiple computers.
Many RATs mimic the functionality of legitimate remote control programs but are designed specifically for stealth installation and operation. Intruders usually hide [...]
What is a Trojan Horse?
A Trojan horse is type of malware (malicious software) like viruses, worms, rootkits, and spyware. However, unlike viruses and worms a Trojan horse is not able to create copies of itself or in tech speak, self-replicate.
If you would like to know more about the other types of malware, read the following resources. To find out [...]
How Do You Identify a Spyware Infestation?
The first thing to look for is the speed of computer. If your computer takes too long to start up or shut down, then you might have a spyware problem. If this is the case, you can check the running process using the Window’s Task Manager and then observe what is using the memory and [...]
Cell Phone Attacks
There are both simple and sophisticated ways to protect cell phones from attackers in the U.S. Since phones with Bluetooth connections and data capabilities are the main targets of malware, it is generally the Smartphone that must be secured against vulnerabilities. Cell-phone threats are primarily spread in three ways, Internet downloads, Bluetooth wireless connections, and [...]
What is a Denial-of-Service Attack?
A denial-of-service (DoS) attack attempts to prevent legitimate users from accessing information or services. By targeting your computer and its network connection, or the computers and network of the sites you are trying to use, an attacker may be able to prevent you from accessing email, websites, online accounts, banking, root name servers, or other [...]
