Operating system exploits Flashcards
What is an operating system exploit?
It’s a Vulnerability in the system that a hacker can use to access the pc.
What is a keylogger?
A keylogger is a program that records everything that you type
what is scare ware?
malicious computer programs designed to trick a user into buying and downloading unnecessary and potentially dangerous software, such as fake antivirus protection.
What is spyware?
A program that watches your computer and or steals information
What is adware
It is a program that makes ads pop up on your computer
What is a peer to peer infection?
It’s an infection spread from communication with other people over the web.
What are dialers?
a device or piece of software for calling telephone numbers automatically
what are rootkits?
A rootkit is a type of software designed to hide the fact that an operating system has been compromised, sometimes by replacing vital executables. Rootkits allow viruses and malware to “hide in plain sight” by disguising as necessary files that your antivirus software will overlook.
What are browser exploits?
A browser exploit is a form of malicious code that takes advantage of a flaw or vulnerability in an operating system or piece of software with the intent to breach browser security to alter a user’s browser settings without their knowledge
What is RAT?
A remote administration tool (RAT) is a piece of software that allows a remote “operator” to control a system as if he has physical access to that system. While desktop sharing and remote administration have many legal uses, “RAT” software is usually associated with criminal or malicious activity. (The thing Brandon pranked you with..)
What is a trojan horse?
A trojan is a virus that hides within other programs so when you download the ‘safe ‘ program your pc is infected.
What is a worm?
A virus that wanders the web and randomly infects, you can get by just being online.
What is a virus?
A virus is a piece of code that gets on your pc and causes issues
What is a denial of service attack?
It’s an attack on a website by sending millions of requests to use it from powerful computers. It crashes the site.
What is identity theft?
its when someone uses your data such as credit card numbers, etc to pretend to be you and buys stuff.,
