# <center>"Internet Threats (MALWARE)"</center>

The __Internet__ is defined as the *Information Highway*. It means that anyone has access to this highway, can place information, and can grab the information in different ways. Any information, even you set privately, can be access one way or another. And it is important that you aware what kind of possible threats their using.

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There are many Kind of Threats on the Internet, like; Botnets, Hacking, Malware, Pharming, Phishing, Ransomware, Spam and many more. But I just want to discuss the most  Common Threats on the Internet which is the Malware.

__Malware__ -  is short for *“malicious software”*. It is general term covering all the different types of threats to your computer safety such as a *virus, worm, trojan, spyware, adware* and so on.

__Here are some of the Malware threats you should be aware of using the internet:__

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   a. *Virus* - a malicious program designed to replicate itself and transfer from one computer to another either through internet and local network or data storage. Viruses consist of malicious code that infects a device after you install a software.

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   b. *Worms* - are similar to viruses in that they replicate functional copies of themselves and can cause the same type of damage. In contrast to viruses, which require the spreading of an infected host file, worms are standalone software and do not require a host program or human help to propagate. One of the famous worm created is the *ILOVEYOU WORM*  (*Love Bug Worm*), was a computer worm that attacked tens of millions of Windows personal computers on and after 5 May 2000 which this worm is created by a __FILIPINO__.

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   c. *Trojan* - a malicious program that is disguised as a useful program but one downloaded or installed, leaves your  PC unprotected and allows hackers to get your information.  There is a wide variety of Trojan on the Internet landscape that can perform an array of tasks.
* __Rogue security software__ - tricks the user into posing that it is a security software. It asks the user to pay to improve his/her security but in reality, they are not protected at all.

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d. *Spyware* - is a piece of malware that tricks you into installing it by piggybacking on a piece of desirable software or disguising itself as one. It is a program that runs in the background without you knowing it (thus called *"spy"*). It has the ability to monitor what you are currently doing and typing through *keylogging*.
* __Keyloggers__ - used to record the keystroke done by the user. This is done to steal their password or any other sensitive information.

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e. *Adware* -  is any software application in which advertising banners are displayed while a program is running. 
This program designed to send your advertisements, mostly as pop-ups. Adware is commonly created for computers, but may also be found on mobile devices.

> Source for some information - RBS Empowerment Technology Book.

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