Malware Attacks- Lesson 2 Flashcards
is an umbrella term for “malicious software”. Describes any malicious program or code that is harmful to systems
Malware
malware is short for ____
malicious software
Malware seek to…? (4)
- invade
- Damage, or disable
- Steal
- Delete or alter
displays unwanted software designed to throw advertisements up on your screen.
Adware
A malware that secretly observes the computer user’s activities without permission and reports it to the software’s author.
Collects information about users’ activities without their knowledge or consent.
Spyware
malware that records all the user’s keystrokes on the keyboard.
monitors user activity.
Keyloggers
Do keyloggers can be inserted into a system through phishing, social engineering or malicious downloads?
Yes
software that gives malicious actors remote control of a victim’s computer with full administrative privileges.
Rootkit
!can also conceal other malware
Rootkit, also known as ____
“root” access
is a piece of code that inserts itself into an application and executes when the app is running.
Virus
target vulnerabilities in operating systems to install themselves into networks.
Worms
can spread across systems on their own. Self-replicating
Gummy Worms
It usually represents itself as something useful in order to trick you.
Trojan
cannot execute or reproduce unless the app it has infected is running.
Worm, Virus, or Trojan?
Virus
require users to download them in order to activate.
Worm, Virus or Trojan?
Trojan
A form of malware that locks you out of your device and/or encrypts your files, then forces you to pay a ransom to regain access.
Ransomware
