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What are the key distinguishing characteristics of worms viruses and Trojan horses?
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∙ 12y ago
Well, a virus is a program that does things without the user's knowledge or consent. Some viruses (the Welchia worm, for instance) tried to be "good" and patch Windows PCs to prevent infection from other viruses. While the virus had good intentions, it did so without the user's permission and crashed hundreds of PCs due to wasteful bandwidth use (normally, in companies, an efficient method to distribute updates internally is used. Welchia didn't use it and clogged the internet connections of many businesses).
Now, a worm is a virus that can replicate on it's own. A full fledged worm, like the sasser worm, can infect on it's own without the user making a mistake (vulnerability found, exploited, worm installed, spread to other pcs- and you didn't have to do anything). Most worms rely on email though- you open the wrong email or attachment, you get infected, and your computer spams out the worm to others, making it self propogating.
A Trojan is a virus that makes you download it manually by impersonating a desirable program (you need to download this to watch a video, free pornographic material, free antivirus, etc). It doesn't spread on it's own but causes undesirable behavior when installed.
Hope this helps!
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Do Trojan horses carry viruses or worms?
Trojan horses can carry viruses. Trojan horses disguise themselves to e something they are not. Trojans can be spread via email.
Are computer viruses worms and Trojan horses and rootkits malware that act without the users knowledge?
computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits
What are worms trojan horses and root kit examples of?
Computer viruses
Who are the stakeholders of worms viruses and Trojan horses?
ya fkn mum
Why do you think some computer viruses are known as Trojan horses?
It may show Trojan horse characteristics like pretending to be legitimate software and once installed download spyware and infect the computer. Or steal passwords
List the main types of computer viruses?
Trojan- A horse that infects the computer Worm- Makes computers stop Cakes- A type of infection that makes your computers stop from downloads Bug- Bugs that store and infect in your computer
Why are some viruses called Trojan horses?
idont know search Google lol
Does fupa have viruses?
Yup yup, it can give you trojan horses if you aren't careful with the games you play. ^^
Is it important to understand viruses worms and Trojan horses?
Yes, I ADVICE YOU TO GET NORTON INTERNET SECURITY 2010. This will prevent them guaranteed! This will range from 99 - 200 dollars but your computer is safe. It will not cause your computer to lag either. You need to know what are the viruses worms and Trojan horses so that you can detect and remove viruses worms and Trojan horses immediately. SO ALWAYS remember to do daily check ups too see if any viruses are trying to get into your computer. One last tip is never to go on a untrusted website!
Why is it so easy to get tricked by Trojan horses?
trojan viruses are usually coded into a normal program so that the user doesnt suspect, then they infilltrate the operating system.
Where can you find scph10000?
try using emzone.com or psx2extreme.com. don't use cracktorrent a lot of stuff on their are viruses or Trojan horses.
The risks of receiving email attachments?
worms, viruses, and Trojan horses packets that are destined by malevolent hackers to harm your PC.
