Social issues in Information Technology
Viruses, spyware, and other malware etc
Terms :-
- Viruses - Any bad software used to be called a virus but now-a-days virus is referred to a program that attaches itself to an application running on windows. It then makes copies of itself at a very fast rate.
- Spyware - Just like it's name says, "spy"ware. A program that monitors all your information. Spywares are very dangerous for a society which depends on computers. It sends all the data it collects to the person who made that program. Can steal any of your personal data. Some spywares are even active when you shut down your computer. Spyware is categorized as a malicious software.
- Trojan - Programs that say they are meant to do something else but instead turn out to harm your computer.
- Malicious Software - Mostly known as malware. It can be any program that is there to harm your computer or steal private information from your computer.
Examples :- Adware, Spyware, Scarceware & Ransomware.