What is Malware? Malware = Malicious + software Unwanted man made software Installed without your consent on your PC Includes Worms, Trojan horse, Spyware, etc.

Effects of MalwareCan slow down your systemLoss of system stability (crashes, hangs)Difficulty in connecting to the InternetDisturbance due to continuous pop-upsDamages your filesMisuse of your password, credit card

details, etc.

Crypto Locker

Botnet

Code Red

My Doom

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Top 5 Destructive viruses in the Industry

Crypto Locker This virus encrypts certain files stored on local networks for which you need to pay money in order to decrypt them.

Botnet Automated process that interacts with other computer networks Spreads to computer systems through CDs, USB, etc. Often used by unauthorised users to infect large number of computers.

Code Red Attacks computers running windows IIS web server. Makes several copies of itself. Eats a lot of systems resources. It reads a typical message ‘Hacked by Chinese’.

It is a worm for windows. Fastest spreading e-mail worm. Fastest spreading virus ever created. Did the most economic damage at USD $38.5 billion.

My Doom

Started as an infected word document. It spreads easily through emails. Corrupts important documents on your PC.

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Spam and phishing.. What do they mean?

Phishing• Phishers fraudulently attempt to acquire your sensitive information like passwords, credit card details, etc.

Spam• Irrelevant and unsolicited messages sent over the internet to a large group of people for promotion, advertising, etc.

Fake Notifications (Be Aware)Hackers send emails having fake links that when clicked enter your PC and act as a virus.

Preventive measures to avoid virus attack...

Install Quality Antivirus Perform daily scans Don’t click on email links and attachments Be alert of Random software’s Use a pop up blocker Use strong passwords and change them regularly Be clear when typing sensitive information on public PCs

Free Antivirus Provides the basic level of protection by scanning only the system Limited technical support.

Paid Antivirus Provides a high level of protection through the strongest scan

engine. Better technical and customer support. Extra features like Performance management, PC control, backup

options. combination of traditional signature-based detection with industry-

leading behavioral detection

Should one go for a free or a fee Antivirus?

Why to go for REVE Antivirus?

REVE Antivirus provides you with special features as:

• Remote management• Live Notifications on Mobile app• Free from basic version• Only Antivirus with Mobile app with Multiple PC management control• Strong email security and Anti- spam• You can block websites on the basis of time and categories.

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