Chap 6

Question 1

Types of Malwares & funtions

Answer 1

Spyware: Records activities without consent
Adware: Display unwanted advertisment
Ransomware: Prevent file access until the money is paid.
Virus: Spread malicious software through the host
Worm: Replicate without a host file.
Trojan: appearing to be legitimate software(Trick) and install malware

Question 2

How does ransomware work?

Answer 2

-Ransomware, a malware, is installed.
-It is run on the storage
-Encrypts files (Restrict access)
-Using a key

Question 3

What are botnets?

Answer 3

A group of computers that have their resources for harmful purposes (Spreading and running malware)

controlled by central command-and-control server operated by attacker (Use in DDOS)