Analysis of Malware Attack and Strategies for Curbing The Threat
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Mobile Computing & Application (IOSR-JMCA) - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Malicious Software otherwise known as Malware is software used or developed by attackers with the intent of disrupting computer operations. It can also be used to gather sensitive information, or to gain access to private computer systems. Today, devastating effects of Malware are not limited to individuals, but also governments, industries and financial institutions. It is very easy to send Malware to targets even at a very remote distance. Most of the users and other beneficiaries of the computer and Information Technology facilities are oblivious of the fact that there are Malware that often bypass their traditional security protection techniques and reside on their computer systems undetected. Users of computer systems face evolving challenges that they are not prepared to deal with. It is very pertinent that these challenges must be attended to with the application of the proper and adequate strategies and technologies. This paper is not only intended to assist stakeholders by creating awareness and bringing to fore the risks involved and other nasty activities associated with Malware in our day-to-day operations with the computer systems, it is also an attempt to bring to the understanding of all, especially security units of organizations and other interested parties, the effective methods and necessary steps to take in order to curb the menace.
Authors and Affiliations
Michael K. Adu, Kayode Okanlawon, Wakilu O. Adesanya, Rashidat Idris- Tajudeen
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