SPYWARE

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SPYWARE

• Do you know where your personal information is?

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Types of Spy ware

• Trojan
• Web Bugs
• Ad Ware
• Stand alone Surveillance Software
• Key Loggers
• Others

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Trojan

• Program received by your system looks benign
• Installs harmful software
• Delete files
• Opens Backdoors

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Web Bugs

• Cookies keep track of your activity
• Ability to download spy ware components
• Direct you to WebPages that target your interests

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Ad Ware

• Software installed with the help of Ad supported
  programs
• Tracks your internet activity to send you pop ups
  that target your interests
• May sell your information to companies

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Surveillance

• Monitors computer tasks
• Access personal information
• Legal for Employers
• Used in Identity Theft

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Key Loggers

• Monitors keystrokes
• Collects personal information
• Remain hidden for long periods of time

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Prevention

• Antivirus software
• Keep Updated
• Beware of Peer to Peer file sharing
• Be sure of the source and contents of all
  downloads and updates
• FireWalls

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Conclusion

• Spy ware is always watching.
• Protect yourself, your bank accounts, and your
  computer.