# Malware and Hacking

# Malware

# What is Malware

Malware is software designed to damage your computer

# Types of Malware

1. Trojan: A malicious program that masquerades as something harmless
2. Virus: Attaches itself to another program
3. Ransomware: Encrypts storage devices and holds them for ransom
4. Worm: a program that replicates itself to other devices

# How is Malware delivered?

1. Downloads: From the web or email
2. Malvertising: Advertising used to deliver malware
3. Exploit kits: Software designed to give a hacker access to your device
4. Drive by downloads: Websites with similar names to a trusted website (facebok.com)
5. Social Engineering: using someones information or connections against them

# How to stop Malware

# On Computers

1. Updates: Always update your computers, don't put it off.
2. Anti-Virus: Use a strong and trusted antivirus to protect your computer
3. Firewall: Turn on your device firewall

# On mobile phones

1. Updates: keep your phone and apps up to date
2. Password protect: use a strong password (not just a pin) to protect your device (fingerprint, face-ID, password)
3. Official app stores: Don't use an app store other than Google Play or the App Store for IOS.
4. Jailbreaking or Rooting: Just don't do it.
5. App permissions: don't give apps access to things they don't need to do their job.

# On web browsers

1. Safe browsing: practice safe browsing habits and don't go to untrustworthy websites
2. Ad-Blockers: You should use one, we recommend uBlock Origin or Ghostery
3. Security Settings: look at your browsers settings and be sure they are set to maximise your security