Malware Infections'

Question 1

Exploit Technique

Answer 1

Describes the specific method by which malware code infects a target host.

Question 2

Dropper

Answer 2

malware designed to install or run other types of malware embedded in a payload on an infected host.

Question 3

Threat Vector

Answer 3

Method used by an attacker to access a victims machine.

Question 4

Attack Vector

Answer 4

Method used by an attacker to gain access to a victims machine in order to affect it with malware.

Question 5

Watering Holes

Answer 5

Malware is placed on a website that you know your potential victims will access.