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Joey Martinez

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  • So what is Malware? Short for malicious software, malware is as old as software itself, and  programmers have been authoring it for as long as they have been authoring legitimate software.
  • Malware exists in many forms, most of which you’ve probably already heard of. The most common types of malware are viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and zombies.
  • In the early days of software, programmers wrote malware mostly to prank one another, or to show off their technical skills.
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  • Some of these programmers learned that they can make thousands of dollars a day if they successfully exploit malware to their advantage.
  • These people went on to become cyber-crooks, defrauding individuals and organizations for financial gain.
  • A cyber-war between countries is raging. Some countries such as China, Syria, and America are rumored to be state-sponsoring cyber-gangs whose only purpose is to research and develop new malware techniques capable of infiltrating government agencies and infrastructures.
  • The malware problem is huge and is growing fast. By the end of 2010 the counter for unique malware programs stood at 14 million, with a staggering 60,000 pieces of new malicious code detected every day.
  • Joey Martinez on 06 Apr 14
     
    Short for malicious software, malware is as old as software itself, and  programmers have been authoring it for as long as they have been authoring legitimate software.
Joey Martinez

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  • “Malware” is short for “malicious software” - computer programs designed to infiltrate and damage computers without the users consent. “Malware” is the general term covering all the different types of threats to your computer safety such as viruses, spyware, worms, trojans, rootkits and so on.
  • Joey Martinez on 06 Apr 14
     
    "Malware" is short for "malicious software" - computer programs designed to infiltrate and damage computers without the users consent. "Malware" is the general term covering all the different types of threats to your computer safety such as viruses, spyware, worms, trojans, rootkits and so on.
Cameron Browne

What is malware and how can we prevent it? | Security News - 1 views

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Malware Definition Vocabulary Virus DGL Malicious protection

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  • Malware is an abbreviated term meaning “malicious software.” This is software that is specifically designed to gain access or damage a computer without the knowledge of the owner.
  • There are various types of malware including spyware, keyloggers, true viruses, worms, or any type of malicious code that infiltrates a computer.
  • The best protection from malware continues to be the usual advice: be careful about what email attachments you open, be cautious when surfing and stay away from suspicious websites, and install and maintain an updated, quality antivirus program.
andrew marte

Malware - Malicious Virus Code Detection - Trojan - Trojan Horse | Symantec - 0 views

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  • Malware is a category of malicious code that includes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.
  • will utilize popular communication tools to spread, including worms sent through email and instant messages,
  • pped from web sites, and virus-infected files downloaded from peer-to-peer connections. Malware will also seek to exploit existing vulnerabilities on systems making their entry quiet and easy.
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  • Trojan horses dro
  • works to remain unnoticed,
deborahnolan74

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  • deborahnolan74 on 09 Feb 15
     
    Short for malicious software, malware is software designed specifically to damage or disrupt a system, such as a virus or a Trojan horse.
Nathan Pharris

Malware Definition - 1 views

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    • Malcolm Jackson
      Malcolm Jackson on 10 Apr 13
       
      Interesting!
  • Short for "malicious software," malware refers to software programs designed to damage or do other unwanted actions on a computer system.
    • Nathan Pharris
      Nathan Pharris on 13 Apr 13
       
      Malware refers to internet viruses in general.
    • Nathan Pharris
      Nathan Pharris on 13 Apr 13
       
      Here are some examples of Malware.
  • Nathan Pharris on 13 Apr 13
     
    Note my definition of "Malware," is highlighted in green.
Ryan ORourke

Disinformation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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      ino moreno on 10 Feb 13
       
      Interesting!
  • Another technique of concealing facts, or censorship, is also used if the group can affect such control. When channels of information cannot be completely closed, they can be rendered useless by filling them with disinformation, effectively lowering their signal-to-noise ratio and discrediting the opposition by association with many easily disproved false claims.
    • ino moreno
      ino moreno on 10 Feb 13
       
      Good examples!
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  • Examples of disinformation
  • Disinformation may include distribution of forged documents, manuscripts, and photographs, or spreading malicious rumors and fabricated intelligence. Its techniques may also be found in commerce and government, used to try to undermine the position of a competitor.
  • A classic example of disinformation occurred during World War II, preceding the Normandy landings, in what would be known as Operation Fortitude. British intelligence convinced the German Armed Forces that a much larger invasion force was about to cross the English Channel from Kent, England.
  • The Cold War made disinformation a recognized military and political tactic. Military disinformation techniques were described by Vladimir Volkoff.
  • Conspiracy theorists often accuse governments of spreading disinformation in a "war for your mind", but also sometimes accuse each other of being "disinformation agents".
  • Disinformation is intentionally false or inaccurate information that is spread deliberately. For this reason, it is synonymous with and sometimes called black propaganda. It is an act of deception and false statements to convince someone of untruth.
    • Ryan ORourke
      Ryan ORourke on 16 Apr 13
       
      Good info
  • Michael Fritzel on 11 Apr 13
     
    "Disinformation is intentionally false or inaccurate information that is spread deliberately. For this reason, it is synonymous with and sometimes called black propaganda. It is an act of deception and false statements to convince someone of untruth."
  • Ryan ORourke on 16 Apr 13
     
    "Disinformation is intentionally false or inaccurate information that is spread deliberately. For this reason, it is synonymous with and sometimes called black propaganda. It is an act of deception and false statements to convince someone of untruth."
Cameron Browne

What Is Malware? (with picture) - 1 views

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  • Malware is a portmanteau, a term combining "malicious" and "software" to describe a type of program designed to steal information from or cause damage to a computer.
  • It includes things like spyware and adware programs, including pop-ups and even tracking cookies, which are used to monitor users' surfing habits without permission.
  • It also includes more sinister hazards, such as keyloggers, Trojan horses, worms, and viruses. In simpler terms, it is any software that is intended by the developer to cause harm or exploit people's computers or private records without consent.
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  • The earliest well-known examples of malware, which appeared during the early to mid-1990s, were largely the result of experimentation and pranks by curious developers trying to expand their skills.
Cameron Browne

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  • Malware refers to a program on your computer that is malicious in nature.  It is designed to take control, annoy, and destroy!
andrew marte

What is malware? - Webmaster Tools Help - 0 views

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  • malware" covers all sorts of malicious software designed to harm a computer or network.
  • viruses, worms, spyware, and Trojan horses
andrew marte

Malware: What It Is and How to Hel p Protect Your Computer - 2 views

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  • malware
  • any kind of unwanted software that is installed without your adequate consent.
  • short for "malicious software.
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