malware Flashcards
virus
a program which copies itself by attaching itself to another program installed on your computer
worm
a malicious program which can copy itself and spread through a network connection
trojans
a programe which appears to be harmles but when installed and launched it will carry out unwanted actions
RAT
remote access trojan can be used to give access to your computer to a hacker
rootkit
software that enables a hacker to control your computer
diallers
a malicious program takes control of your computer and usues it to dial expensive phone numbers
scareware
scareware is a false security software that tries to scare the user into buying it by warning you about a fake threat on your system
keylogger
a program designed to record your keystrokes to find out passwords and bank details
spyware
a program which is designed to find out information about you such as personal information and what webistes you have visted
adware
a program which displays unwanted ads on your computer screen
browser exploits
a malicious program which takes advantages bugs in your browser
os exploits
malicious code which takes advantage of bugs in your operating system
p2p infection
infected files which you recieve when you download from a file sharing website
phishing
a attempt to aquire your personal details through fraud
identity theft
when people aquire your personal details they can then pretened to be you and buy stuff online
