Etech Q3 module 2

It displays unwanted ads when a

user is surfing the internet.

• malware
• spyware
• adware
• phishing

This is a form of malicious software and internet fraud that misleads users into believing there

is a virus on their computer and convince them to pay for a fake malware removal tool.

• Deceitware
• Rogue security

  software

• Hoaxware
• Fakeware

They present themselves as harmless computer programs so that hackers can penetrate your computer without being detected.

• Firewall
• Worm
• Trojan

• Spyware

It can monitor your keystrokes, read and delete your files, reformat your hard drive, and access your applications.

• Firewall
• Spyware
• Trojan
• Keylogger

These are unwanted emails.

• garbage
• trash
• junk
• spam

They usually make their way on to a computer via a malicious email attachment or USB stick.

• phishing
• ransomware
• trojan
• worm

They are often attached to files for download, shared via CDs, DVDs, and USB sticks, or loaded on to

computers by opening infected email attachments.

• Pharmers

• virus

• Phishing

• Netiquette

These are official-looking emails that are sent impersonating a well-known provider, such as a

bank.

• Phishing emails
• Junk emails
• Spam emails
• Scam emails

This is often linked to identity and intellectual property theft.

• imitation
• keystone

• Keylogging

• Keylogger

A code of good behavior on the Internet.

• Webiquette
• Digitaldecorum
• Cybermanners
• Netiquette