security 1.1 Flashcards
What is Malware
A malicious software that performs bad functions to our computer or other devices on the network.
Viruses
An unsolicited and unwanted malicious program that can reproduce itself
Cyrpto-Maleware
A malicious program that encrypts programs and files on the computer in order to extort money from the user.
Ransomware
Denies access to a computer system or data until a ransom is paid. Can be spread through a phishing email or unknowingly infected website.
Worm
A self-contained infection that can spread itself through networks, emails, and messages
Trojan
A form of malware that pretends to be a harmless application
Rootkit
A backdoor program that allows full remote access to a system
Keylogger
A malicious program that saves all of the keystrokes of the infected machine
Adware
A program that produces ads and pop ups using your browser, may replace the original browser and produce fake ads to remove the adware in order to download more malware
Spyware
Software that installs itself to spy on the infected machine, sends the stolen information over the internet back to the host machine.
Bots
a type of software application or script that performs automated tasks on command
RAT
is a malware program that gives an intruder administrative control over a target computer
Logic bomb
A malicious program that lies dormant until a specific date or event occurs.
Backdoor
a malware type that negates normal authentication procedures to access a system
