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Most Common Types of Viruses and Other Malicious Programs
You might aware form this and be away from this: ;)
Password cracking - Dictionary Attacks
Dictionary Attacks are a method of using a program to try a list of words on the interface or program that is protecting the area that you want to gain access to.
Wireless Hacking - Packet Sniffing
I will be using the program Wireshark do demonstrate packet sniffing. Packet sniffing is the act of capturing packets going through a network. With a packet sniffer, once a hacker gains access to wireless network he could intercept private information going through a network such as: usernames, passwords, IM conversations, and e-mails.
Wireless Hacking - Scanning for Wireless Network
The hacker starts by scanning for wireless networks near him. The Windows tool we will use in this section is called NetStumbler. Also by the time you receive this eBook MacStumbler may already be released for those of you using a Mac.
Some other similar programs are:
- Kismet for Windows and Linux.
- KisMac for the Mac.
What is Malware?
1. Viruses
Viruses cannot spread without the help of us humans. They are like parasites because they need a host to attach themselves to. The host is usually a legitimate looking program or file. Once this program is launched, the virus is executed and infects other files on your computer. Viruses can be very destructive. They can do damage to your computer hardware, software and files. Viruses are spread through the sharing of files and are many times sent within emails via attachments.
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