computer security Flashcards
Malware
malware comes from the words malicious and software . it is a collective term given to software that is harmful to a computer system or computer network
P2P infection
P2P infection is a malicious software that is past by peer too peer
viruses
a computer virus is a program that makes copies of itself, attaches itself to programs you have installed on your computer and then damages your system
worms
similar to a virus, a worm program that makes copies of itself and then spreads through the network, damaging systems as it goes a long
trojan
this is a program that looks harmless and tricks you into running it on your compuer. it then carries out its real task, for example , displaying adverts on the desktop or installing unwanted toolbars
RAT
a remote access trojan which gives control of your computer to a hacker
Rootkits
the software that enables a hacker to get control of your computer
diallers
a malicious program that takes controls of your computer and uses it to dial expensive phone numbers
scareware
scareware is a false security software that tries to scare the user into buying it by warning of some threat to the system
keylogger
a keylogger is a program designed to track and monitor the users keystrokes, often used to steal passwords , credit card details ect…
spyware
spyware programs gather information about you from your computer. this can be personal information or information about which websites you have visited. some spyware can also change your computer settings.
adware
adware displays unwanted adverts on your computer without asking your permission
phishing
phishing is an attempt to get your personal information on such as your bank account details by pretending to be , for example , a charity , or claiming that you have won a cash prize. its often carried out by email
identify theft
when people steal your personal details such as a bank account details and pretend to be you .
browser exploits
malicious codes that takes advantage of an internet browser vulnerability to make the browser do something you dont want ( freeze, crash and change setting ect)
