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12 Cards in this Set
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Malware
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harmful software downloaded without users knowledge
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Virus
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Executable Software that spreads when ran
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Worm
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Self spreading piece of software on a network to find other pcs to infect
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Trojan horse
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An incognito program that deletes some of the users files,and automatically installing malicious software,and looks for other pcs to infect
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SpyWare
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A tracking software that tracks and stores where you go and what you do on the internet. It gathers personal information like passwords,Social security numbers and emails.
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AdWare
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Secretly installed software that randomly pops up different ads.
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Hijackers
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Renders your Pc brower,search,and email under different settings to purposefully redirect you to another webpage.
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Scumware
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Random changes the appearance or function to webpage without any authorization. Also intergrates banner adds and pop-ups.
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Thiefware
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Designed to lure customers from an official websites.
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Botnets
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A network full of infected pcs that have been taken control of from their owners and could be in contol of criminals. Spams messages through emails.
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Keystroke loggers
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Records Everything you type and steals personal info,aka, passwords,Credit card numbers,or emails
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Phishing
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An email sent to someone to get them to enter a fraud website to steal information.
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