Internet security (antivirus/antispyware) software

Deletion, theft and corruption of data.

Viruses and spyware can cause very serious consequences including:

USB connected devices (eg memory sticks, external hard drives, MP3 players).

Macros in application documents (word processing, spreadsheets etc).

Via the internet, undetected by the user (worms are an example of this).

Opening infected files from web-based digital file delivery companies (for example Hightail – formerly called YouSendIt, and Dropbox).

Opening infected email attachments such as.

Viruses and spyware can attack your computer via the following means: Viruses and spyware are types of malware, which also includes rootkits, dishonest adware and scareware. Potentially, a virus could arrive on your computer in the form of a Trojan, it could replicate itself before moving on to another computer (a worm) and also be designed as a piece of spyware. Spyware can perform a number of illicit functions, from creating pop up advertisements to stealing your bank login details by taking screen shots of the sites you visit and even logging the keys you type. Spyware writers have a number of different objectives, mainly fraudulent financial gain. Spyware is a type of virus that is specifically designed to steal information about your activity on your computer.

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).

Trojan maker take over computer