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• virus


  Small programs or scripts that damage computer system. It can create, remove and move files. It can also consume computer memory etc.
• antivirus / antimalware


  Program used to identify and remove computer viruses
• malware


  Software that is designed to damaged a computer system
• ransomware


  A type of malware that prevents or limits user from accessing their system. This may include lacking the monitor's screen or by locking user's files
• ransomware


  Must be paid in order to unlock the system. It is also known as "scareware"
• crypto-ransomware


  Encrypt files on infected computer systems and forces a user to pay for a decrypt key in order to unlock their system
• crypto CURRENCIES


  A digital/virtual currency that uses cryptography for security
• cryptography


  Process of writing or reading secret codes
• malver-tisements


  Internet advertising used to spread malware
• exploit kits


  Toolkit used to exploit security holes found in software applications in order to spread malware
• worm


  A virus that replicates itself, but does not alter any files on a computer system. By multiplying so many times, it can consume your computer systems memory or hard drive
• worm


  Typically an invisible file that goes unnoticed. It can spread within your system or to other computers without any action from the user
• trojan horse


  Appear as regular programs, such as games, disk utilities, etc. They are only dangerous if given a chance to run. Usually caught by an antivirus program and do not replicate themselves
• spyware


  Capable of capturing email messages, usernames, passwords, credit card info., and spreading to other computers
• phishing


  A form of fraud where someone tries to learn personal information like logins, account info, etc. It poses as a legit person or company
• spam


  Irrelevant or inappropriate email sent to large numbers of people via the Internet
• Application software


  Computing software designed to carry out a specific task other than relating to the operation of the computer itself, typically used by end-users
• App


  Common term for application
• Types of Application software

  • Desktop App
  • Web App
  • Mobile App
• Desktop App


  • Applications that run in personal computers & laptops
• Desktop Applications


  • Word Processors (Word Ms, Gdocs Wordpad)
  • Web browser (Chrome, MS Edge, Firefox)
  • Games (PUBG)
  • Media players (VLC Media Player) (Netflix)
• Ms Word by Microsoft

  10/25/1983
• Gadgets


  Also called as GIZMO
• Widgets

  • Simple applications that you can place on your desktop.
  • Ex: calendars, calculator, maps, etc.
• Web App


  • Application that is accessed Over a network such as the internet or intranet.
• Web Apps


  • Online Email Services (Gmail, yahoo)
  • Google docs
  • Facebook
• Mobile App

  • Application designed to run on smartphones, tablet computers, and other mobile devices
• Mobile Apps


  • Snapchat
  • Messenger
  • Instagram
• Types of Installer Apps

  • Open source | free ware
  • Closed source | Paid Apps | Proprietary software
  • trial ware (30 days trial etc.)
  • Subscription-based applications
• Ways of preparing Installer Apps


  • Direct downloading / Install from Web
  • via USB Storage devices
  • via Installation disc (optical disk ODD)
  • via Intranet or LAN Network
• Types of Installer

  • Desktop Apps(I. Portable-no installation, II. Installed apps)
  • Web Apps
  • Metro Apps Windows 8.1 apps
  • Mobile Apps
  • Window Universal apps