DANGERS OF THE INTERNET

1. Hacker

1.1. This a person who is able to enter and control other peoples computer without authorization. A hacker is able to enter another computers.

2. Computer Virus

2.1. This is a program that duplicates itself and then infects the computer. It spreads like a real biological virus.

3. Trojan Horse

3.1. This is a form of molecules software fronting to perform a good task, but covertly performs undesirable function with the intention of entering the computer without the users consent.

4. Spyware

4.1. This is a computer program that is installed covertly on a personal computer to collect information or even take control over the computer without the knowledge of the user.

5. Pharming

5.1. This is a dangerous hacker attack on a website which directs all traffic to that website to another fictitious. The main object of Pharming is to obtain username and password.

6. Phishing

6.1. This is a deceitful practice of trying to get confidential information such passwords and usernames, and credit card details by making it appear as if it from a trustworthy source. Phishing is usually done by email or other similar media using popular entity such as Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Amazon and Institution to lure to their website.

7. Email Spoofing

7.1. This refers to deceitful email practice in which the sender address is changed that it would appear to have come from a different source usually someone know.

8. Email Spam

8.1. Also known as junk email, it is usually unsolicited commercial email sent from source with identical message sent to multiple recipients.