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Database System Concepts

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Author:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Publisher:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

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What is malware and what can it do to a computer? Provide 3 examples.

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Malware

Malware is malicious or intrusive software which is designed to make damage on the computer and it will disable or destroy the computer systems. Examples for malware are viruses, worms, Trojan viruses, spyware, adware, and ransomware.

Impact of malware on the computer system:

Interrupts computer operations.
Sensitive information will stolen
Permits unauthorized access to computer resources.
Slow down the system performance and web browsing speed
Makes problems in network connection
Due to this, frequent freezing and system crashing will occur.

Malware impact on computer performance.

It will install additional software.
Will make unwanted popup ads.
Will redirect web browser searches.
Will slow down the network connection speeds.
Will Change the computer settings.
Will Change the homepage.
Will interrupt the network connection.

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