Types Of Malware Flashcards
Virus
Trojan horse
Worm
Spyware
Adware
Keylogger
Botnet
Rootkit
Ransomware
Types of malware
A malicious program that replicates itself by copying itself to another program.
Virus
A malicious program that disguise as a legitimate program that user will accept and use but takes control of your computer
Trojan horse
A malicious program that copies itself and spreads to other computers.
Worm
A malicious program that gather information from a victim’s computer and send it back to the hacker.
Spyware
An unwanted advertisement that will pop up several times on the victim’s computer then behaves abnormally and tedious to close them.
Adware
A program that runs in the background and steals user credentials and confidential informations and sends it back to hack by recording every keystroke that a user makes on their computer or device.
Keylogger
A collection of infected internet-connected devices such as PC and mobile phones that are controlled by a common type of malware.
Botnet
A software tool used by hackers to gain control over a computer on a network without being exposed.
Rootkit
A ransom virus that block the user from accessing the program or files and demands to pay the ransom through an online method for the removal of the virus.
Ransomware
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Copyright issues
Is a protection given to the owner of the rights in an original works such as books, musical works, films, paintings, and other works as well as computer programs
Copyright
This happens when the copyrighted works is used by another person without the permission of the author or copyright holder.
Copyright infringement
