Internet Safety Malware

Spyware - A spyware is a type  of malware which gathers info/data without the user knowing which is sent back to a spy/unauthorized user.

Ransomware- Which is also a type of Malware which takes control of the computer system it may lock or encrypt files so the user can no longer gain access to them

Malware- Short for malicious software a Malware is a wide range of programs such as some I have listed above designed to attack computers so users are not able to make use of the computer.

Spyware - A software which keeps track of what sites you visit programs you use these will report back to someome

Rogue dialler- Able to take over a modem which could lead to expensive bills.

Key logger - A type of spyware which logs every key you type in the keyboard

Malware - A malicious software which targets a large range of programs

My Anti Virus

The anti virus I use is called Avast
Avast

I really enjoy the tools and the interface it also has a feature which I really enjoy which is the silent/gaming mode.
I was recommended to use it and I have used it ever since my first download.

While reading the internet safety page I found out about some new things such as logic bombs, Macro viruses, stealth viruses and script viruses.

My experience with viruses are very little, I make sure all of my software is always up to date and I make sure I do a full system scan every 2 weeks.

The only viruses I have had a problem with myself is a worm.

One click from danger

We watched the panorama show about sexual predators grooming on the internet on social media websites. In the show two people had been caught and sent to jail the things they would say and send to the children are very disturbing.

You can report abuse here

http://ceop.police.uk/

Cyber bullying

Cyber bullying is a growing problem on the internet. It is very similar to normal bullying you would see at school or outside, the difference is that internet services anyone can access are being used to carry out the bullying.

The 5 easiest passwords.
1. Password
2.Date Of birth
3. Name
4. Pets name
5. Address