Computer Security COMPUTER MALWARE
The Sasser Malware
Introduction
Malware are the created computer systems that alter the way the installed programs f
Computer Security COMPUTER MALWARE
The Sasser Malware
Introduction
Malware are the created computer systems that alter the way the installed programs function.
They are divided into many types including klez and sasser worms.
Computer users need to be careful not make their systems vulnerable to any of these virus infestations.
sasser Malware
It is a worm that spreads in computer programs.
It gets into computer systems and causes the PC to restart frequently.
The infestation by the worm makes the entire systems vulnerable to other attacks.
The worm can spread quickly through connected internet cables to other computers.
Spread
Sasser worm spreads through the vulnerable windows systems called the LSASS.
It completely runs through all the systems until they get to a vulnerable system which they attack.
It automatically copies itself through computer systems.
Computers that use the windows systems are the most vulnerable.
It only affects the windows systems of computers.
impacts
Depending on the extent to which the sasser malware has spread, it may have mild and thorough impacts on systems.
The impacts may be felt individually or on the entire society using the systems.
Individual impacts
Blocking of communication satellites.
Access to private data.
Inability to run some programs well.
Sending infected messages that damage computer systems.
Societal impacts
Loss of vital data.
Corrupts files that are important.
Damage to computer systems.
Theft of vital information.
Theft of resources.
Inability to run important programs.
Impacts on the systems
Difficulty in running windows systems.
Renders private data to be accessible.
Makes the programs vulnerable to other attacks.
Destruction of running programs.
Loss of vital data stored in the running programs.
prevention
Make use of email scanning programs.
Alternative programs other than windows.
Updating systems.
Back up of systems.
Antivirus protection.
Avoid installation of unknown programs.
Summary
The sasser worms spread from one computer program to another through windows programs.
They bear impacts both on the systems and individuals.
Early recognition of such viruses helps to prevent their invasion into computer systems.
They can be prevented when the systems are carefully used.
