MODULE 2

• MALWARE is activated when user clicks on malicious links that leads to installing dangerous software
• Virus is a malicious program designed

  to replicate itself and transfer from one

  computer to another either through the

  internet and local networks or data

  storage like flash drives and CDs
• Worm is a malicious program that

  transfers from one computer to

  another by any type of means. Often,

  it uses a computer network to spread

  itself. For example, the ILOVEYOU

  worn (Love Bug Worm) created
• Trojan is a malicious program that

  is disguised as a useful program

  but once downloaded or installed,

  leaves your PC unprotected and

  allows hackers to get your

  information
• Spyware is a program that runs in

  the background without you

  knowing it (thus called “spy”). It has

  the ability to monitor what you are

  currently doing and typing through

  keylogging
• Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files on an infected device and demands payment in exchange for decryption.
• Adware is a form of spyware that displays unwanted advertisements on your screen.
• Emotet is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure

  Security Agency (CISA) describes Emotet as

  “an advanced, modular banking Trojan that

  primarily functions as a downloader or dropper

  of other banking Trojans. Emotet continues to

  be among the most costly and destructive

  malware.”
• Netiquette, or network etiquette, is

  concerned with the "proper" way to

  communicate in an online environment.
• DENIAL OF SERVICE floods a computer or network so it can’t respond to requests. according to Jeff Melnick of Netwrix, BOTNETS(Zombie Systems) target and overwhelm processing capabilities
• MAN IN THE MIDDLE hackers insert themselves into a two-party transaction which usually occurs in unsecured network(public)
• PHISHING use fake communication, such as an email, to trick the receiver carrying out the instructions inside (Ex.card info)
• SQL INJECTION “Structured Query Language” that results from inserting malicious code into a server that uses SQL.
• PASSWORD ATTACKS “Social Engineering”-relies heavily on human interaction by tricking people into breaking standard security
• ADHERE TO THE SAME STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR THAT YOU FOLLOW IN REAL LIFE Act within the laws and ethical manners of society whenever you inhabit "cyberspace."
• REMEMBER THE HUMAN Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
• KNOW WHERE YOU ARE IN CYBERSPACE "Netiquette varies from domain to domain." (Shea, 1994)
• RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE’STIME AND BANDWIDTH make sure that the time spent reading your words isn't wasted. Make your written communication meaningful
• MAKE YOURSELF LOOK GOOD ONLINE You are judged based on the quality of your writing (spelling, grammar)
• SHARE EXPERT KNOWLEDGE Information can be shared or accessed easily
• HELP KEEP FLAME WARS UNDER CONTROL "Flaming is what people do when they express a strongly held opinion without holding back any emotion." (Shea, 1994); Two or three people exchange angry posts between one another, must be controlled
• RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE’S PRIVACY Just as you expect others to respect your privacy, so should you respect the privacy of others.
• DON’T ABUSE YOUR POWER knowing more than others do or having more power than others may have does not give you the right to take advantage of anyone.
• BE FORGIVING OF OTHERS MISTAKE Practice kindness and forgiveness as you would hope someone would