Ch.2 Flashcards
software that enters a computer system without the user’s knowledge or consent and then performs an unwanted and usually harmful action
malware
adware
software program that delivers advertising content in a manner that is unexpected and unwanted by the user
virus that goes to great lengths in order to avoid detection. What is being defined
armored virus
Define backdoor
software code that gives access to program or a service that circumvents normal security protections
An attacker who controls a botnet. What is being defined
bot herder
Define botnet
logical computer network of zombies under the control of an attacker
The structure by which a bot herder gives instruction to zombies in a botnet
command and control (C&C or C2)
Define computer virus (virus)
malicious computer code that, like its biological counterpart, reproduces itself on the same computer
The act of digging through trash receptacles to find information that can be useful in an attack
dumpster diving
Define hoax
a false warning designed to trick users into changing security settings on their computer
A social engineering attack that involves masquerading as a real or fictitious character and then playing out the role of that person on a victim. What is being defined
impersonation
Define keylogger
software or a hardware device that captures and stores each keystroke that a user types on the computer’s keyboard
computer code that lies dormant until it is triggered by a specific logical event. What is being defined
logic bomb
*specific logical event such as going to be fired on a certain day or to force a contractor to hire
define macro
a series of instructions that can be grouped together as a single command, often used to automate a complex set of tasks or a repeated series of tasks
a computer virus that is written in a script known as a macro. What is being defined
macro virus
define malware
software that enters a computer system without the user’s knowledge or consent and then performs an unwanted and usually harmful action
malware that rewrites its own code and thus appears different each time it is executed
metamorphic malware
define oligomorphic malware
malware that changes its internal code to one of a set number of predefined mutations whenever it is executed
a phishing attack that automatically redirects the user to a fake site. What is being defined
pharming
define phishing
sending an email or displaying a web announcement that falsely claims to be from a legitimate enterprise in an attempt to trick the user into surrendering private information
malware code that completely changes from its original form whenever it is executed. What is being defined
polymorphic malware
define program virus
a computer virus that infects executable program files
malware that prevents a user’s device from properly operating until a fee is paid. What is being defined
ransomware
