Malicious Software Flashcards
1
Q
Trojan
A
Malicious software that seems useful but facilitates unauthorized access to the user’s computer.
2
Q
Worm
A
Self replicating computer program
3
Q
Virus
A
Malicious computer program that infects a file
4
Q
Antivirus
A
Software that monitors a computer or network for malware
5
Q
Malware
A
Malicious software
6
Q
Ransomware
A
Malware that locks users out of their devices or blocks access to files until a ransom is paid
7
Q
Rootkit
A
Malicious code that loads into the early loading stages of a computer. Hides from the OS and gives the bad guy full access.
8
Q
Botnet
A
Robot network. Collection of software robots that live on infected computers and are controlled by bad guys.
