malware
Downsides of Digital Communication
WHAT IS IT
VIRUSES
EX. Facebook, links, attachments.
TROJAN HORSE
EX. "free iPad", links, attachments
SPYWARE
EX. Fake email, Credit card swipe
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE
VIRUSES
Viruses are a downside to digital communication. They spread them selves to others computers.TROJAN HORSE
Trojan horses seem like a good idea, although it has a hidden trap. This trap is it gains access to someone else.
SPYWARE
Spyware is a "flash drive" that copies the key strokes of your computer. This enables them to passwords -allowing account access.
HOW TO AVOID
VIRUSES
How to avoid: Don't reply to emails, or click on links you cannot trust.
TROJAN HORSE
How to avoid: Don't reply to emails or click on links
SPYWARE
How to avoid: Do not give personal information.