Security - Malware Flashcards
adware
Adware, or advertising-supported software, is any software package which automatically renders advertisements in order to generate revenue for its author.
viruses
a computer virus is a program that makes copies of itself, attaches itself to programs you have installed on your computer and then damages your system.
worms
similar to a virus, a worm is a program that makes copies of itself and then spreads through a network, damaging systems as it goes a long
trojans
this is a program that looks harmless and tricks you into running it on your computer. then caries out its real task, for example displaying adverts.
rat
a remote access trojan which gives you control of your computer to hacker
rootkits
the software that enables a hacker to get control of your computer
diallers
a malicious program that takes control of your computer.
scareware
scareware is a false security
keylogger
a keylogger is a program designed to track and monitor the users keystrokes
spyware
spyware program gathers information about you
browser exploits
a malicious codes that takes advantage of an internet browser
operating systems exploits
a malicious code that take an advantage of a weakness in your operating system
p2p infection
infected files which come from a file sharing program
phishing
is an attempt to get your personal information such as your bank details
identity theft
when people steal your personal details by pretending to be you for example buying online
