Lesson 5 Flashcards
1
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The Purpose of Malware
A
Disrupt Computer Operations, Gather Sensitive Information, and Gain Unauthorized Access
2
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Virus
A
A Program that Attaches or Copies itself to Another Program
3
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Worm
A
Self Contained Malware that Replicates itself Across Networks
4
Q
Trojan Horse
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Pretends to be a Useful Program to Trick Users into Running it
5
Q
RootKit
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Modifies and Replaces Existing Programs to Hide itself
6
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Spyware
A
Software that Collects Information without the User’s Permission
7
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Ransomware
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Limits the User’s Access to a Computer in Exchange for Money
8
Q
Signature
A
Malware’s Unique Set of Instructions
9
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Heuristics
A
Identifying Malware Based on Previous Experience
10
Q
Zero Day Attack
A
Malware Actively Exploiting an Unknown Vulnerability
