Malware
Malware
Overview of Malware in relation to cyber crime: [1]While malware is rampant on the Internet and cannot be completely prevented (short of disconnecting a computer from any network whatsoever, including the Internet), some common steps can be taken to reduce the likelihood and impact of malware infections: First, keep operating systems patched and up-to-date. All operating system vendors commonly release security updates or patches to fix flaws and plug holes found in the system. Install a firewall. A firewall is either software or a device that controls what other systems can connect to a computer. While firewalls cannot completely prevent malware, computers without them are easier to find and infect. Run antivirus and antispyware software. Antivirus and antispyware software is special-use software that can find, detect, and clean malware from many systems.
Resources
Notes and References
1. By Dave Pecora
See Also
- Types of Cybercrime
- Cybercriminal
Further Reading
Christodorescu, M., Jha, S.,Maughan, D., Song, D., &Wang, C. (eds.). (2006). Malware detection. Advances in Information Security. New York: Springer Publishing; Harley, D., Bechtel, K., Blanchard, M., & Diemer, H.K. (2007). AVIEN malware defense guide for the enterprise. Rockland, MA: Syngress Publishing; Kleinbard, D., and Richtmyer, R. (2000, May 5). The I love you virus sweeps the US. Money.CNN.com. Retrieved from https://money.cnn.com/2000/05/ 05/technology/loveyou/; McMillan, M. (2006, May 23). Settlement ends the Sony Rootkit Case. PC WorldWeb site: (internet link) pcworld.com/article/id,125838-page,1/ article.html; McQuade, S.C. (2006). Understanding and managing cybercrime. Boston: Allyn & Bacon; Skoudis, E., and Zletser, L. (2003). Malware: Fighting malicious code. The Radia Perlman Series in Computer Networking and Security. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson-Prentice Hall.