Malware Flashcards
Require a user’s action to replicate and spread
Viruses
advanced version of encrypted virus that changes itself everytime it is executed by altering the decryption module to evade detection.
Polymorphic Virus
Stored in the first section of the hard drive and loaded to memory on boot up.
Boot Sector Virus
A virus embedded into another document and executed when it is open by the user.
Macro
A virus that infects an executable or application.
Program
:A virus that combines boot and program viruses to first attach to the boot sector and sys files, then attacking other files on the device
Multipartite
A virus that is able to rewrite itself completely prior to attaching itself to a file.
Metamorphic
A virus that has a layer of protection to confuse a program or person to evade detection.
Armored
a false warning about a computer virus typically sent by emails.
Hoax
Malware that can replicate without any user’s action or consent.
Worm
malicious software disguised as harmless or desirable software.
Trojan
Provide the attacker remote access or control of the infected device.
RAT, Remote Access Trojan
utilizes a vulnerability in a device’s software to gain access then encrypts the files to hold them hostage for payment.
Ransomeware
malware that secretly gather information about the user without consent.
Spyware
displays advertisements based on the results of spyware.
Adware
