Malware Types (Basic Definitions) Flashcards
1
Q
What is a virus?
A
Infects files, copying itself whenever the file is run
2
Q
What is worm?
A
Massively copies itself, using up system resources
3
Q
What is trojan?
A
Disguises itself as legitimate software
4
Q
What is spyware?
A
Spies on the user
5
Q
What is adware?
A
Forces a browser to display unwanted advertisements
6
Q
What is pharming?
A
Redirects browsers to fake versions of websites
7
Q
What is click fraud?
A
Secretly uses computer resources to click on advertisements
8
Q
What is ransomware?
A
Encrypts critical files and data and demands a payment to unlock them
9
Q
What is rootkit?
A
Alters permissions and access levels on the user’s device
10
Q
What is scareware?
A
Prompts the user with a fake problem and presents a solution that involves downloading further malware
