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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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