Section 2 Flashcards
Software designed to infiltrate a computer system and possibly damage it
without the user’s knowledge or consent
Malware
What are the seven types of malware?
● Viruses
● Worms
● Trojan horses
● Ransomware
● Spyware
● Rootkits
● Spam
The following describes which type of malware?
Malicious code that runs on a machine without the user’s knowledge and
infects the computer when executed. These require a user action in order to reproduce and spread.
“Code that infects a computer when a file is opened or executed”
Virsues
The following describes which type of malware?
Malicious software, like a virus, but is able to replicate itself without user
interaction. They self-replicate and spread without a user’s consent or action. They can cause disruption to normal network traffic and computing
activities
“Acts like a virus but can self-replicate”
Worms
The following describes which type of malware?
Malicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable
software. They perform desired functions and malicious functions.
“Appears to do a desired function but also does something malicious”
Trojan Horse
The following describes which type of malware?
Malware that restricts access to a victim’s computer system until a
ransom is received. This uses a vulnerability in your software to gain access and then
encrypts your files.
“Takes control of your computer or data unless you pay”
Ransomware
The following describes which type of malware?
Malware that secretly gathers information about the user without their
consent. Captures keystrokes made by the victim and takes screenshots that are
sent to the attacker
“Software that collects your information without your consent”
Spyware
The following describes which type of malware?
Software designed to gain administrative-level control over a system
without detection. These are activated before booting the operating system and are difficult to detect.
“Gains administrative control of your system by targeting boot loader or
kernel”
Root Kit
The following describes which type of malware?
Activity that abuses electronic messaging systems, most commonly through email. These often exploit a company’s open mail relays to send their messages
“Abuse of electronic messaging systems”
Spam
What are two types of spyware?
Adware
Grayware
What is adware?
Displays advertisements based upon its spying on you
What is grayware?
Software that isn’t benign nor malicious and tends to behave improperly
without serious consequences
*** Grayware is commonly referred to as potentially unwanted programs or PUPs. Those are all the applications that perform activities that can slow down the user’s devices. Most common grayware exists for advertising or adware and spyware which tracks and records the user information and behavior.
____ is commonly used by rootkits to maintain their persistent control
DLL injection
What is DLL injection?
Malicious code is inserted into a running process on a Windows machine
by taking advantage of Dynamic Link Libraries that are loaded at runtime
What is a type of trojan horse?
Remote Access Trojan (RAT)
▪ Provides the attacker with remote control of a victim computer and is the
most commonly used type of Trojan
