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Ethical Hacking

Wade Mackey

Ethical Hacking

MIS 5211.702 ■ Fall 2020 ■ Wade Mackey
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Week 8: Reading

December 6, 2020 by Kyuande Johnson Leave a Comment

Malware is any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network. A wide variety of malware types exist, including computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, adware, rogue software, wiper and scareware. Malware spreads in computer when you download or install an infected software. They also enter your computer through an email or a link. Once malware enters the computer, it attaches itself to different files and overwrites the data. 

Effects of Malware: 

  • Disrupts Operations 
  • Steals sensitive information.
  • Allows unauthorized access to system resources.
  • Slows computer or web browser speeds.
  • Creates problems connecting to networks.
  • Results in frequent freezing or crashing.

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  • Week 01: Overview (3)
  • Week 02: TCP/IP and Network Architecture (6)
  • Week 03: Reconnaisance (5)
  • Week 04: Network Mapping and Vulnerability Scanning (11)
  • Week 05: Metasploit (10)
  • Week 06: More Metasploit (4)
  • Week 07: Social Engineering (7)
  • Week 08: Malware (6)
  • Week 09: Web Application Hacking (7)
  • Week 10: SecuritySheperd (6)
  • Week 11: Intro to Dark Web and Intro to Cloud (4)
  • Week 12: Introduction to Wireless Security with WEP and WPA2 PSK (7)
  • Week 13: WPA2 Enterprise and Beyond WiFi (3)
  • Week 14: Jack the Ripper, Cain and Able, and Ettercap (4)

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