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Spyware

        Spyware is a program which infects and collects information of the computer without the owner s knowledge
        or  consent.     spyware  generally  infects  a  computer  system  by  getting  transmitted  through  Internet  via
        websites  webpages or emails. It intrudes into a computer and silently steals the data of the computer. In
        other words  it refers to that kind of software which can track the activities of a computer system and report
        to the users.  eylogger is an example of a spyware.

        Spam
        Spam refers to an unwanted and unsolicited message which is received in the inbox of a person s email
        account or newsgroups.  he one who sends the spam is called a  spammer .  enerally  spams are sent with an
        intention to advertise products and services.

         here are other threats to computer:
          Online Predator:  hese are people who trap you into inappropriate relationships.  hey may be older
           people but pose to be of your age  bullying you into doing illegal activities online.

          Internet Scams:  e may receive very attractive offers saying you have won a huge money in a lottery and
           you can claim the pri e by depositing a certain amount of money.  hey gain access to your account details
           and misuse later.
          Identity:  here are cases where a hacker steals your personal information and assumes your identity.  ith
           this false identity  the hacker can gain access to your account information or perform illegal activity.

          Software Piracy: It is stealing of software and using or distributing unlicensed and unauthorised copies of
           a computer program or software.

           SYMPTOMS OF COMPUTER VIRUS

         hen 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 virus like:

          Slowdown: Fall in speed of processing of computer.
          Pop-Ups:  ppearance of unexpected pop-ups on the system.
          Crash: Fre uent crashing of system or  SO    lue Screen of  eath .

          Running Out of Storage Space: Occupying huge space of storage.
          Loss of File:  brupt deletion of files of a computer system.

          Unusual Activity of Messages or Programs:  utomatic opening or closing of a program  abrupt restarting
           of a computer and opening of strange or unknown windows during the process of booting.
          Unusual Network Activity:  nusual network activity such as excessive transfer of data even when all the
           applications are closed.


           WAYS TO PREVENT A VIRUS
         here are many remedial measures with which we can fight with the viruses.  here is a popular saying
        “ revention is better than cure”.  et us discuss some of the popular preventive measures to keep virus at

        bay.






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