The students assume the role of a networking intern at Richman Investments, a mid-level financial investment and consulting firm. In this assignment, the students will research malicious code attacks and select one that occurred within the last year. They must write a summary report explaining what kind of malicious attack it was, how it spread and attacked other devices, and how it was mitigated. They must also explain how they would prevent the attack from recurring on a network under their control.

Malicious code: Trojan

Explanation:

Trojan

A Trojan is malicious code that, unlike viruses and worms, cannot reproduce itself and infect files. It is usually in the form of an executable file (.exe, .com) and does not contain any other elements, except for the Trojan's own code. For this reason the only solution is to remove it.

It has several functions -from acting as keyloggers (connecting and transmitting the actions performed on the keyboard) and deleting files to formatting disks. Some contain special functionality that installs Trojan programs, a client-server application that guarantees the developer remote access to your computer. Unlike many (legitimate) programs with similar functions, they are installed without user consent.

Malicious code : Spyware

Explanation:

The kind of malicious attack on the the intern in making a research on is Spyware

Spyware gathers information about a users and it activities without them knowing and also without their permission or consent. Type of user information we talking about here are pins, passwords, unstructured messages and payment information.

Spyware attack does only affect desktop browser, it also operate on different platform like a mobile phone having a critical application.

How to prevent spyware.

1.Update your system. Make sure you update your browser and device often.

Give attention to the type of things you download.

2. Using anti-spyware software. The software is the obstruction between you and an attacker.

3. Always be watching your email

4.Always avoid pop-ups.

depends on what software you are using. google docs or microsoft word or other?