by: austin kellogg. what’s the difference phishing scam where frauds send pop-up messages to lure...

By: Austin Kellogg

What’s the difference • Phishing• Scam where frauds send pop-up

messages to lure personal information

What’s the difference

• Malware• Includes viruses to steal personal

info, send spam, and commit fraud

Main topics• If suspecting one of these

programs• Effects of both• How to prevent

If suspecting one of these programs

-Malware1. Have an anti-virus software

running2. Stop banking and shopping

online3. Call a professional for help

If suspecting one of these programs

-Phishing • 1. do not email anyone• 2. use an anti-virus software• 3. don’t open any pop-ups• Also don’t open any emails

Effects-Malware• A lot of pop-ups

appear• Slows down

computer• Displays

programs you didn’t want to use

Effects-Phishing• Identity theft• Slow computer• Credit card numbers stolen• Many pop-ups

How to prevent-Malware • Use anti-virus software• Don’t open junk mail• Be captious of downloading files

How to prevent • Phishing • Make sure all emails are legit• Use anti-virus software• Only download important files

That’s a wrap•Hope you liked these tips

•Be sure to use them to stay safe

citation• Information from

http://www.onguardonline.gov/• Pictures• howstuffworks.com • cybermaventechnology.net • itp.net • seo.mhvt.net End show

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