SCL 2 QUESTION 1 AND 2

What Is An Open Source Software???

Ø        Open source software is computer software that is distributed along with its source code. The code that is used to create the software via a special software license. The license allows users to use, change and improve the software's source code, and to redistribute the software either before or after it has been modified.

          

         From your opinion, why people prefer open source software over proprietary alternatives nowadays?

Ø           In my opinion, people prefer open source software over proprietary alternatives because open source model is often developed in collaboration with other contributors, which you can get access and shared intellectually.

5 Most Popular Open Source Software

• Open Office
• Mozilla FireFox
• Web Browser
• Word Press
• Magento

COMPARISON BETWEEN OPEN OFFICE AND MICROSOFT OFFICE...

	Microsoft Office	Open Office
Different (definition)	Microsoft Office is a suite of different applications, servers and services such as Word, Excel, Power Point, etc	Open Office is a suite of open-source office productivity software suite that contains word processor, spreadsheets, presentations, etc

COMPARISON BETWEEN MOZILLA FIREFOX AND INTERNET EXPLORER...

	Mozilla FireFox	Internet Explorer
Different (advantages)	Speed, Security, array of features and extensions	Address bar provides auto complete, crash recovery, flexible search option

COMPARISON BETWEEN WORD PRESS AND BLOGGER...

	Word Press	Blogger
Different (themes and customization)	No template editing. Stylesheet editing only as a paid upgrade. Most of the themes have user-selectable options.	Google’s Dynamic Viewswill replace customized templates unless users set their Blog Feed to ‘None’ or ‘Short’

COMPARISON BETWEEN NOTEPAD AND MICROSOFT WORD...

	Note Pad	Microsoft Word
Different (function)	Simply a bare-bones text processor.	Offers a wide range of formatting and publishing features and can create many types of files.

COMPARISON BETWEEN MAGENTO AND OPENCART...

	Magento	OpenCart
Different (template option)	Extensive	Limited but growing

2.Discuss different types of threats and malicious program (malware) that can damage a computer, mobile device or disrupt any system.Search for information on current known malware program. Based on the information that you have found, create a table to list different types of malware, what it does, and how it can be repaired or removed. This information is useful for you to prevent any malware from damage your computer system.

Malware is a short form of malicious software which used or programmed by attackers to disrupt a computer operation, gather sensitive information, or to gain access to private computer systems. It can appear in the form of code, scripts, active content, and other software. Malware is a general term used to refer to a variety of forms of hostile or intrusive software. Below are stated the types of malwares, their function and prevention from them.

Types of Malware	What It Does	How It Can Be Repaid And Removed
Computer Virus	A malware when executed replicates by inserting copies of itself into other computer programs, data files, or the boot sector of hard drive. Perform some type of harmful activity on infected host.	Install an antivirus that can detect and eliminate known viruses when computer attempts to download or run an executable. Also operating system updated timely, careful Internet browsing and installation of trusted software.
Ransomware	A malware, known as crypto viral extortion, which restricts access to the computer system that it infects, and demands a ransom to paid to the creator of the malware in order for the restriction to be removed.	Keep all of the software on your computer up to date. Keep your firewall turned on. Don't open spam email messages or click links on suspicious websites.
Worms	A standalone malware that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers. Often uses a computer network to spread itself relying on security failures on the target computer to access it and cause some harm to the network	Operating system’s vendors will supply regular security updates. Users should be wary of opening unexpected email, not run attached files or programs, or visit suspicious web sites. Update regularly anti-virus or anti-spyware.
Trojan Horses	A hacking program, non-self-replicating type of malware which gains privileged access to the operating system while appearing to perform a desirable function but instead drops a malicious payload, often including backdoor.	Never run an executable file unless you are absolutely sure it comes from a trusted source. Security patches should always be downloaded directly from a vendor's website. Also, turn off computer when not used.
Root-kits	Stealthy malicious software, designed to hide the existence of certain processes or programs from normal methods of detection and enable continued privileged access to a computer.	Apply security patches, implementing the principle of least privilege, reducing the attack surface and installing anti-virus software. Also routine monitoring is required.
Spyware	Software that aids in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge and that may send such information to another entity without the consumer’s consent.	Install an anti-spyware program, which provide real-time protection, which scan all incoming network data for spyware and block the threats if detected.