Class 12 Computer Science — Chapter 12: Security Aspects

What you'll learn

• ▸Network Security Threats and Prevention
• ▸Malware: An Introduction
• ▸Computer Virus
• ▸Worms
• ▸Ransomware
• ▸Trojan Horse
• ▸Spyware and Adware
• ▸Keyloggers and Countermeasures
• ▸Modes of Malware Distribution
• ▸Identifying and Combating Malware

Chapter Summary

--- PAGE 1 --- Chapter 12 Security Aspects "Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don't let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months." — Clifford Stoll In this Chapter » Threats and Prevention » Malware » Antivirus » Spam 12.1 THREATS AND PREVENTION » HTTP vs HTTPS Being alone is the most ideal situation for an » Firewall individual in terms of security. It applies to » Cookies computers as well. A computer with no link to » Hackers and Crackers an external device or computer is free from th…

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5. Who coined the term 'computer virus' in 1985? Get Solution →
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7. What is the primary function of a Keylogger? Get Solution →
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Did you know?

• 💡 The very first computer virus was created in 1971 and was called "Creeper".
• 💡 A real moth found in a computer inspired the term "debugging" for fixing errors.
• 💡 Some computer worms can travel worldwide in minutes without any human clicking.
• 💡 The ancient Greek story of the Trojan Horse inspired a sneaky type of malware.
• 💡 Strong passwords are often long phrases, easier to remember than random letters.

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