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    Technological Institute of the Philippines

    938 Aurora Blvd. Cubao, Quezon City

    College of Computer Studies

    CS 004 – NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

    FinalPeriod
    NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

    Name: Mata Francis Joy M. Date: 11/07/2023


    Program / Section: CS31S3 Instructor: Ma’am Karren
    Discussion 3 - Network Security

    1. Computer Virus
    - A computer virus is a type of malicious software that attaches itself
    to other executable files or documents in order to multiply and
    spread. Once launched, it can corrupt files, pilfer information, or
    interfere with regular system operations.
    2. Trojan horse
    - Malware that poses as trustworthy software to trick users into
    installing it is known as a Trojan horse. Trojans, in contrast to
    viruses, cannot multiply but can open backdoors to allow unwanted
    access, which can result in system compromise or data theft.
    3. Botnets
    - Networks of compromised computers, or "bots," that are managed
    remotely by a central server are called botnets. Botnets are utilized
    by cybercriminals for a range of nefarious purposes, including
    coordinated assaults, spam distribution, and distributed denial-of-
    service (DDoS) operations.
    4. Worm
    - A worm is a type of malware that replicates on its own and spreads
    without attaching itself to host files. Worms can spread quickly by
    taking advantage of holes in computer networks, which can lead to
    extensive harm and an overabundance of network resources.
    5. Spoofing
    - Spoofing is the process of masking data or communication to make
    it seem as though it originates from a reliable source. This dishonest
    tactic is frequently employed in phishing attacks or to obtain illegal
    access to networks by impersonating a trustworthy person or
    gadget.
    6. Smurfing
    - Smurfing is a kind of cyberattack in which a huge number of Internet
    Control Message Protocol (ICMP) packets are sent via a victim's
    network, usually by means of IP spoofing. The target's network may
    become overloaded with an influx of requests, disrupting services.
    7. Phishing
    - Phishing is a type of social engineering assault in which hackers use
    false emails, messages, or websites to mislead people into divulging
    personal information, such bank account information or login
    passwords.
    8. Pharming
    - Pharming is a type of cyberattack when a website's traffic is secretly
    diverted to a counterfeit website. Because of this, people may
    provide private information on malicious websites under the
    mistaken impression that they are communicating with a trustworthy
    organization.
    9. Rootkit
    - A rootkit is a collection of software tools intended to hide dangerous
    programs or activity from view on a system. In order to escape
    discovery, rootkits might alter a system's operation and frequently
    allow illegal access.
    10. Keylogger
    - Malicious software or hardware that secretly records keystrokes on
    a computer is known as a keylogger. Keyloggers are tools used by
    cybercriminals to steal credit card numbers and other sensitive data
    in order to gain illegal access or steal identities.

    References:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_virus
    https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/Trojan-horse
    https://usa.kaspersky.com/resource-center/threats/botnet-attacks
    https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/worm#:~:text=A
    %20computer%20worm%20is%20a,to%20spread%20to%20uninfected
    %20computers.
    https://www.forcepoint.com/cyber-edu/spoofing
    https://usa.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitions/what-is-a-smurf-attack
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ILOVEYOU
    https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitions/pharming
    https://www.malwarebytes.com/rootkit
    https://www.malwarebytes.com/keylogger

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