types of viruses
____ are computer programs that replicate and are spent for one computer to another, typically through downloads or emails attachments
Viruses
what is a hackers main goal
to steal information
Unlike viruses, they don't need human action in order to spread. They use computer networks to spread
Trojan horse
what is a reason hackers steal information
to gain money
Unlike viruses, they don't need a human actions in order to spread. They are not attached to existing programs
worms
what is a reason hackers steal information
to do things they can't do on their stuff
Advertising software intended to make money for the creator of the advertisement
Adware
Hackers steal information from people to
get them in trouble
Collects information without the knowledge of the computer user often attached to a file or software that users want and it is downloaded along with the desired files
spyware