malware Flashcards
malware
malware comes from the words malicious. and software it is the collective term given to software that is harmful to a computer system or computer network
identity theft
identity theft means that someone has to. steal someone’s identity
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.
trojans
this is a program that looks harmless and tricks you into running it on your computer it then carries out its real task for example displaying adverts on the desktop or installing unwanted toolbars.
worms
similar to a virus a worm is a program that makes copies of itself and then spreads through a network damaging systems as it goes a long
phishing
when someone steals your email and passwords and other things.
p2p infection
infected files which come from a file sharing website.
browser exploits
a malicious code that takes advantage of an internet browser vulnerability to make the browser do something you dont want.
rat
a remote access trojan which gives control of your computer to a hacker.
root-kit
the software that enables a hacker to get control of your computer.
diallers
a malicious program that takes control of your computer and uses it to dial expensive phone numbers.
scare-ware
scareware is a false security software that tries to scare the user into buying it by warning of some threat to the system.
adware
adware displays unwanted adverts on your computer without asking your permission.
spyware
spyware programs gather information about you from your computer this can be personal information.
keylogger
a keylogger is a program designed to track and monitor user keystrokes often used to steal passwords numbers etc.
