Malware Flashcards

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Malware

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A wide range of software that has malicious intent.

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Virus

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A set of malicious code that attaches itself to a host application.

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Armored Virus

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A virus that uses various techniques to make reverse engineering more difficult.

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Polymorphic Malware

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A virus that changes when it replicates or executes in order to hide from AV software.

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Worms

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A self-replicating malware that travels throughout a network without the assistance of a host application or user interaction (no exe).

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Logic Bomb

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A string of code that will execute in response to an event, including time, or user action.

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Backdoor

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A hidden way to access a system, bypassing normal authentication methods.

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Trojan

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An application that seems legitimate, but carries malicious code.

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Botnet

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A group of computers controlled by a group or person.

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Ransomware

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Malware that takes control of a user’s computer and demands money to give back control.

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Rootkits

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A group of program that hides the fact that a system has been infected. Has system/root/kernel-level access to control the system’s behavior.

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Spyware

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Malware that monitors user’s computer or activity, and can harvest data.

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Adware

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Pop-ups or software with ads.

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