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CYBER THREAT
             yber threat is a possibility of a malicious attempt or an offensive action to steal  damage or disrupt computer
            information  systems, infrastructures,  computer  networks  or  personal  computer  devices, using various
            computer programs. Some of the popular computer programs are:





































             o prevent the attacks of spyware:
              Use anti-spyware (software)
              Avoid exploring the error dialogs on internet
               void using free deal offers on internet
              Be sure of the authenticity of a desired program before installing it in your computer


            When a program  runs repeatedly, program viruses are deliberately loaded in a program by the developer. A
            program file infecting virus is also known as a  File In ector . Sunday and  ascade are the common examples
            of program viruses.
            Spam

            Spam refers to an unwanted and unsolicited message which is received in the inbox of a person s e-mail
            account or in newsgroups.  he one who sends the spam is called a  Spammer .  enerally  spam is sent with
            the intention of advertising products and services.
            Symptoms of a Malware and Virus Infection

            When virus infects human beings; it damages the body which is evident through certain symptoms. In the
            similar manner, there are certain symptoms that hint that a computer has been infected by malware and virus,
            like:
              Slowdown: Fall in speed of processing of computer.
              Pop-ups: Appearance of unexpected pop-ups on the system.





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