Internet Threat How it works Example

1. Virus It works by inserting itself to a program or Macro Virus

even in a document that can damage
your computer once you click it.
2. Worm It makes our storage full by spreading ILOVEYOU
itself.
3. Trojan When you execute a program, this can Trojan-Banker
spread over other application or file to
damage our computer.
4. Spyware It tracks our internet habits and nags us Keyloggers
with unwanted sales offer.
5. Adware It downloads unwanted stuffs. Fireball
6. Phishing It steals a target user data and this URGENT REQUEST (Email
includes the credit card and your login Impersonation)
credentials
7. Vishing The scammer will send a fake email A message saying, “Your
pretend to be from the supplier that the account has been
receiver needs to resubmit their card compromised. Please call this
details due to “an issue”. number to reset your
password”.
8. Smishing SMS is the medium of the scammer to The scam of Argos texting
scam a consumer.
9. Pharming The code directs you to bogus website Lists of your contacts in a phone
without your consent.