How to Detect Malicious Software

• There is a degradation of system performance




• New folders and files on the system




• Unknown processes running in the task manager




• Scan for suspicious ports




• Scan for suspicious registry entries




• New programs in the startup section

Tools used for monitoring: Currports, Process manager, TCPview, RegScanner are few tools

Countermeasures:

• Turn on the firewall




• Use updated Anti-virus, IDS




• Shut down unnecessary ports




• Scan for the process running periodically




• Run anti-spyware anti-adware




• Do not open files which look suspicious




• Do not open emails from unknown users or suspicious attachments