ADW_THREAT.C

Adware is software that displays advertising banners on Web browsers such as Internet Explorer and Mozilla. While not categorized as malware, many users consider adware invasive. Adware programs will display pop-ups on a system which are annoying popup ads and, in some instances, the degradation in either network connection or system performance where they will take over the network on the system. They are bundled with certain free software...

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Preventing DNS poisoning

DNS poisoning could lead to crime ware by Identity theft, purchasing a fake anti-virus, getting unwanted malware without knowledge. These could lead to severe consequences like taking the punishment for someone else's crime. Preventing DNS poisoning: The First thing we can do to prevent DNS poisoning is to make sure that we have the latest version of DNS. DNS based on BIND 9.3.x or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 is far more secure than DNS implemented...

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Consequences of Cache Poisoning

There are several risks that will result in DNS poisoning. Since the DNS server's cache is poisoned it will have many things attached to it. Pharming is the primary risk associated with cache poisoning which means it means a site will be redirected to a different site that has full access of Attacker.Four reasons why crackers employ pharming are identity theft, distribution of malware, dissemination of false information, and man-in-the-middle at...

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