Chapter+10+Security

=Students can contribute here!= Pick a topic or two and fill in the correct information on the following topics.

What is Malware?
Software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems.

What is the difference between a virus and a worm?
A computer virus attaches itself to a program/file enabling it to spread from one computer to another, leaving infections as it travels. A worm is similar to a virus by design and is considered to be a sub-class of a virus. Worms spread from computer to computer, but unlike a virus, it has the capability to travel without any human action. A worm takes advantage of file or information transport features on your system, which is what allows it to travel unaided.

What is Adware? Spyware?
Adware (advertising-supported software) is any software package which automatically plays, displays, or downloads advertisements to a computer. These advertisements can be in the form of a popup.

Spyware is a type of malware that can be installed on computers, and which collects small pieces of information about users without their knowledge. The presence of spyware is typically hidden from the user, and can be difficult to detect.