Malware Flashcards
1
Q
Virus
A
A program that spreads from computer to computer in a computer system
2
Q
Worms
A
Replicate themselves and find security/ network holes to gain access to/ control a computer system
3
Q
Trojan horse
A
A stand- alone malicious software. Gains access by making itself look harmless. Like a legitimate program.
4
Q
Spyware
A
Secretly installed on a computer and can often go undetected.
5
Q
Key logging
A
A program that logs everything you type in your keyboard and sends this information to the creator of the program
6
Q
Ransomeware
A
Prevents someone from accessing data on their computer.
