Computer’s have become smaller, faster, and more efficient Many new helpful devices Heavy Dependency of Technology: Y2K Technology causes the.

RBOT-GR Computer Virus

Technology is Evolving Computer’s have become smaller,

faster, and more efficient Many new helpful devices Heavy Dependency of Technology: Y2K Technology causes the evolution of

different programs Computer Viruses also evolving

RBOT-GR the Virus

Gives hacker ability to use web cam as well as other payloads

Worm Virus Creates a backdoor for hackers Hidden System and Read only

What Does the RBOT-GR Allow Hackers to Do

Gain Access to parts of computer: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1641729,00.asp

Theft Symantec Corp.’s Alfred Huger’s Quote

on Psychotic male: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5799432/

Types of Viruses Some Kinds of Viruses: Trojan Horse Worm

Macro Polymorphic And others: http://www.boloji.com/computing/security/015.htm

Types of Viruses ContinuedType of Virus Description

Trojan HorseGet on computer via another fileDo not ReplicateEx. NetBus, BackOrifice, Subseven

WormInfects in ways such as emailsAttaches itself to one file then moves on to other files replicating itself and spreading itself through the systemEx. Rbot-gr

MacroGains access to computer via word, excel and other processing documents. Obtained and Activated if infected document is openedEx. DMV, Nuclear, Word Concept

PolymorphicHard to Get off computer because of the ability to change encryption code.Ex. Involuntary, Stimulate, Cascade, Phoenix, Evil, Proud, Virus 101

Comparing the RBOT-GR to Other Viruses

RBOT-GR is a Worm Virus Not Completely Unique Cult of the Dead Cow and Back Orifice

How to Defend Yourself And Cure your Computer

Updates Virus Software Manually Removing

MAC vs. Windows

RBOT-GR only infects Windows XP/2000 Macs can get viruses More people use Windows More Hackers Are Familiar with the

format of Windows Unix

Conclusion

Overall Web Cam Control is Bad But Not Worst Thing Identity and Financial Theft Are the

worst possible outcomes of Viruses

Work Cited

Kamat, M. (2001, July 21). Viruses – Types and Examples. Retrieved November 16, 2008, from Boloji.com: http://www.boloji.com/computing/security/015.htm

PC Magazine. (n.d.). Security Watch Alert: Bagle AI Spreads Fast While Rbot.GR Hijacks Webcams. Retrieved November 16, 2008, from PCMAG.COM: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1641729,00.asp

Sullivan, B. (2004, August 24). New Computer Virus for Voyeurs: Worm turns on webcams, lets author peek at victims. Retrieved November 16, 2008, from MSNBC: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5799432/

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