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Presented By: M.Nirupa K.Vyshnavi

The document discusses various cyber security threats such as viruses, hackers, malware, Trojan horses, and password cracking. It explains the need for cyber security to protect data and systems from these threats. It provides details on different types of hackers and malware. It also gives recommendations on how to prevent hacking, stop malware, avoid Trojan horses, and secure passwords to enhance cyber security.

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Presented By: M.Nirupa K.Vyshnavi

The document discusses various cyber security threats such as viruses, hackers, malware, Trojan horses, and password cracking. It explains the need for cyber security to protect data and systems from these threats. It provides details on different types of hackers and malware. It also gives recommendations on how to prevent hacking, stop malware, avoid Trojan horses, and secure passwords to enhance cyber security.

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PRESENTED BY:

M.NIRUPA

K.VYSHNAVI
INTRODUCTON

The term cyber security is used to refer to the


security offered through on-line services to
protect your online information.
With an increasing amount of people getting
connected to internet,the security threats that
cause massive harm are increasing also .
NEED OF CYBER SECURITY

Cyber security is necessary since


it helps in securing data from
threats such as data theft or system
from viruses,password cracking.
MAJOR SECURITY PROBLEMS

Virus
Hacker
Malware
Trojan horses password cracking
VIRUSES AND WORMS

A Virus is a “program that is


loaded into your computer
without your knowledge and
runs against your wishes
Solution is to install a security
suite that protect the computer.
HACKERS


Hacker is a person who
uses computers to gain
unauthorized access to
data.
 TYPES OF HACKERS:
 1) white hat hacker
 2) black hat hacker
 3)grey hat hacker
HOW TO PREVENT HACKING

 It
may be impossible to prevent
computer hacking, however effective
security controls including strong
passwords, and the use of firewalls
may help,
MALWARE

 Theword “malware” comes from the term


“MALicious softWARE”.
 Malware is any software that infects and
damages a computer system without the
owner’s knowledge or permission
HOW TO STOP MALWARE

Download an anti-
malware program that
also helps prevent
infections.
Activate network threat
protection,firewall,antiv
irus.
TROJAN HORSES

 Trojan horses are email


virus that can duplicate
themselves, steal
information or harm the
computer system.
 These are most serious
threats.
 How to avoid trojans:
 security suites such as
Avast internet security,will
prevent you from
downloading trojan horses.
PASSWORD CRACKING

Password attacks are attacks by hackers


that are able to determine passwords or fin
passwords to different protected
electronic areas and social network sites.
Securing passwords:
 1) Always use strong passwords
 2)Never use same passwords for two
different sites.

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