Information and Communication Technology Lecture :
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Department of Computer Science
GPGC SWABI (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
Fall 2023 Semester
BS Course: ICT
Course Instructor :
Mr. Ihtisham Ul Haq
Lecturer (CS)
GPGC Swabi
Contents
Malware
Viruses
Worms
Trojans
Key loggers
Adware
Spyware
Ransomware
Antivirus
Antimalware
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Malware
Malware is short for malicious software and refers to any software that is designed to
cause harm to computer systems, networks, or users.
Malware can take many forms.
It’s important for individuals and organizations to be aware of the different types of
malware and take steps to protect their systems.
Types:
Viruses
Worms
Trojan Horse
Ransomware
Spyware
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Viruses
A Virus is a malicious executable code.
The virus spreads when an infected file is passed from system to system.
Viruses can harm your computer by modifying or deleting data.
Opening a virus infected file can trigger a virus.
Once a program virus is active, it will infect other programs on the computer.
Examples:
Trickbot
WannaCry
Melissa
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Antivirus
Antivirus (or anti-virus) software is a type of cybersecurity tool designed to detect,
prevent, and remove malicious software from computer systems and networks.
Antivirus software is a crucial component of computer security, and it helps protect your
devices from a wide range of threats.
Key features and functions of antivirus software:
Malware Detection
Real-Time Protection
Firewall
Email Scanning
Scheduled scans
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Antiviruses
Some commonly used antiviruses are:
Norton Antivirus
McAfee Antivirus
Avast Antivirus
AVG Antivirus
Windows Defender
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Any Question?
Thank you
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