Security+ Types of Malware

Question	Answer
Viruses	attach to files need human interaction
Worms	self-propagating consumes all resources can carry other types of malware as a payload
Trojans	hides inside seemingly legit software
RATs	can create a backdoor typically initiated though SPAM
Ransomware	demands ransom to gain access to the files they encrypted
Crypto-Malware	class of ransomware that uses victim machine's resources to mine for cryptocurrency
Rootkits	obtains access to kernel of OS may reside in firmware
Bots	infected computer under the control of a hacker
Botnets	network of bots typically used to send large amounts of SPAM or create a DDoS controlled with C2
Logic Bombs	activates at a specified time or when a specified action/event takes place
Spyware	records and sends out data and/or keystrokes can use screenshots and/or webcam/microphone
Adware	many ads, but not real websites
Keyloggers	records keystrokes

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	Created by Lyndsay Badding over 2 years ago