malware Flashcards
browser expliot
a form of malicious codethat takes advantage of a flaw in the operating system
viruses
a computer virus is a program that maes copies of itself and damages the computer
worms
similar to a virus makes copies of itself ans spreads through a network
trojans
this is a prgram that looks harmless then when installed damages your computer
rat
a remote access trojan which gives control of your computer to a hacker
rootkit
the software enables a hacker to get control of your computer
diallers
a malicious program that takes control of your computer and phones expensive phone numbers
scareware
scareware is a false security software that tries to scare the user into installing something
keylogger
a keylogger is a program that tracks your keystrokes to find out passwords and credit card info
spyware
spyware gathers info about you from your computer this can be personal info
adware
adware displays unwanted ads on your computer
operating system exploits
a maicious code that takes advantage of weaknesses in your operating system
p2p infection
infected files which come from a file sharing website
phishing
an attempt to get personal info such as bank account details often carried out by email
id theft
when people steal details and pretend to be you
