Information and Communication Technology Lecture :

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Department of Computer Science
GPGC SWABI (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)

Fall 2023 Semester

BS Course: ICT

Course Instructor :
Mr. Ihtisham Ul Haq
Lecturer (CS)
GPGC Swabi
Contents
 Malware
 Viruses
 Worms
 Trojans
 Key loggers
 Adware
 Spyware
 Ransomware

 Antivirus
 Antimalware
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Malware
 Malware is short for malicious software and refers to any software that is designed to
cause harm to computer systems, networks, or users.
 Malware can take many forms.
 It’s important for individuals and organizations to be aware of the different types of
malware and take steps to protect their systems.
 Types:
 Viruses
 Worms
 Trojan Horse
 Ransomware
 Spyware

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Viruses
 A Virus is a malicious executable code.
 The virus spreads when an infected file is passed from system to system.
 Viruses can harm your computer by modifying or deleting data.
 Opening a virus infected file can trigger a virus.
 Once a program virus is active, it will infect other programs on the computer.
 Examples:
 Trickbot
 WannaCry
 Melissa

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Antivirus
 Antivirus (or anti-virus) software is a type of cybersecurity tool designed to detect,
prevent, and remove malicious software from computer systems and networks.
 Antivirus software is a crucial component of computer security, and it helps protect your
devices from a wide range of threats.
 Key features and functions of antivirus software:
 Malware Detection
 Real-Time Protection
 Firewall
 Email Scanning
 Scheduled scans

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Antiviruses
 Some commonly used antiviruses are:
 Norton Antivirus
 McAfee Antivirus
 Avast Antivirus
 AVG Antivirus
 Windows Defender

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Any Question?

Thank you

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