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Rajasthan Computer Anudeshak Bharti 2026 | Computer Cyber Security By Priyanka Mam

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Educational

Main ideas / lessons conveyed

  • The session is an introduction to Cyber Security for Rajasthan Computer Instructor (BCI/CBI) recruitment students.
  • The instructor motivates the topic with a personal fraud/phone-call incident, illustrating how scams can affect phones and online activity, and why students must understand malware and cyber threats.
  • Core content teaches definitions and types of malware, including:
    • What malware is
    • How different malware spreads (online/offline)
    • How each type behaves and what it can do to users/devices/data
  • Exam-relevant framing: definitions matter, but the behavior (“meaning”) stays consistent, so students should learn the functional purpose behind each term.
  • Toward the end, the instructor assigns homework and schedules marathon classes for different exam groups.

Malware: concepts and types taught (with behaviors)

Malware (definition)

  • Malware = malicious software / program / code
    • It can be software, a program, or code intended to cause harm.
  • Malware “does bad things” and can cause systems to not work properly.

How malware spreads

  • Two spreading modes:
    • Offline spreading
      • Example: transferring files to a new laptop using a pen drive that already contains malicious code.
      • Result: the new device gets infected upon transfer.
    • Online spreading
      • Example: clicking on links (messages/prompts) that deliver or trigger malware.
      • Key distinction: people often say “virus” casually, but malware is broader; virus is a subset of malware.

Types of malware explained

Worm

  • Full form emphasized: WORM = Write Once Read Many
  • Key trait / question: Which malware type is self-replicating?
  • Self-replicating meaning:
    • Multiplies itself repeatedly.
    • Spreads on its own without needing user clicks/host action.
    • Once a computer is infected and devices are connected, it spreads through the network to others.
  • Offline classroom example:
    • Pen drive used across digital boards → infection created shortcuts.
    • Clicking shortcuts didn’t open real files, implying files got masked/affected.

Virus

  • Full form emphasized for “virus”: Vital Information Resources Under Siege
  • Host requirement concept:
    • A virus needs a host (typically attaches itself to an existing/legitimate file).
    • The user may open/click what looks like a normal file, unknowingly enabling the virus.
  • Effect described:
    • Virus infects .exe (executable) files—Windows executable/system-related extension.
    • Windows files were emphasized as a major target.

Spyware

  • Explained as “works like CCTV”:
    • Records user activity.
    • Sends recorded information to a third party (e.g., a technical team).
  • Why it’s dangerous:
    • If it records credentials (e.g., during net banking), the attacker can use stolen data to drain accounts.
  • Emphasis: students should memorize the behavior (record + transmit), even if phrasing varies.

Trojan Horse

  • Historical analogy: it looks legitimate/harmless from outside, but contains harm.
  • Key behaviors:
    • Pretends to be authentic/useful but is malicious.
    • Requires user action (implicitly: installation/click).
    • Opens backdoors:
      • Backdoor = a secret entry path that allows easier access for further malware.
  • Instructor summary style:
    • “Seems to be authentic but isn’t; mischievous.”

Ransomware

  • Core idea: files/data are “kidnapped” and then ransom is demanded.
  • Behavior:
    • Data/file becomes locked via encryption.
    • Without the decryption key, users cannot recover data.
  • Payment form emphasized:
    • Ransom is demanded in Bitcoin (cryptocurrency).
  • In-class emphasis question:
    • In which malware type does data/file encryption occur?
    • Answer: Ransomware

Adware

  • Defined by behavior: spreads through advertisements.
  • Described behavior includes:
    • Offers/promotional mechanisms that push unwanted outcomes.
  • Extended examples mentioned:
    • Clone/duplicate browser/app ecosystems
    • Manipulative “offers” designed to drive behavior (pricing/purchase traps)
  • Overall message: not all ads are benign—some are malware-like mechanisms.

Brute Force

  • Definition: software tries all possible passwords against a target account/system.
  • Method described:
    • Automates password attempts instead of manual guessing.
  • Examples of weak passwords mentioned:
    • Phone number
    • Date of birth
    • Numeric patterns/sequences (e.g., “1-2-3” style patterns)

Keylogger

  • Definition/behavior:
    • Records every key pressed on the keyboard.
  • Why it matters:
    • Captures IDs/passwords → credentials can be stolen.
  • Instructor recommendation:
    • Use virtual keyboards to reduce risk (so physical key presses aren’t captured in the same way).

Rootkit

  • “Tree and roots/admin control” analogy:
    • Root = admin level control.
    • If root/admin is compromised, the whole system can be controlled.
  • Behavior:
    • Can target/control and damage internal operating system layers.
  • Focus: attacker aims for high-level administration/control compromise.

Logic bomb (homework / brief explanation)

  • Not fully taught as a complete lesson; assigned as homework with activation logic.
  • Core behavior:
    • Activates only when a specific condition is met.
  • Examples in explanation:
    • After a specific event occurs (e.g., someone picks up a call)
    • When a file with a specific name is created (e.g., file “ABC”)
  • Homework framing later tied to “salami attack.”

Homework / instructions (detailed)

Homework assigned (logic bomb / malware-related)

  • Identify the malware/attack type where:
    • It cuts small amounts repeatedly (very small deductions unnoticed by users)
    • But across many users it becomes a large total amount
  • Analogy used:
    • Small deduction like “50 paise per account” across many accounts → aggregated theft.
  • Instructor mentions real-world-like behavior to guide solving the homework (fraud/deduct-and-profit scenario).

Logic bomb conceptual homework (activation condition)

  • Write/answer how a logic bomb works:
    • It activates only after a specific condition/event occurs
    • Examples: call answered, specific file created

Answer submission expectations

  • Students are asked to provide answers:
    • In the comment box (as stated near the end of the session)
    • And/or send practice items/questions as requested (Telegram reference for sharing questions), with direct homework response expected in the comment box.

Scheduling / class logistics (as stated)

  • The instructor says:
    • They will do marathon classes
    • Monday marathon: specifically for BCI students
    • Tuesday: return to continue the topic / cover remaining parts
    • A separate marathon is mentioned for CET students (around 10:00 AM)
  • Student instruction:
    • Revise topics before Monday; otherwise the marathon becomes “meaningless.”

Sources / speakers featured

  • Priyanka Mam (main speaker/instructor)
  • Rajasthan Computer Instructor Recruitment context (recruitment exam track)
  • Windows / Microsoft (mentioned platform; not a speaker)
  • Bank of Baroda / AIIMS Hospital / Taj Hotel (example case references; not speakers)
  • Bank of Boudha / HDFC Bank (example references; not speakers)

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