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Security+ Types of Malware
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- 1Virusesattach to files
need human interaction - 2Wormsself-propagating
consumes all resources
can carry other types of malware as a payload - 3Trojanshides inside seemingly legit software
- 4RATscan create a backdoor
typically initiated though SPAM - 5Ransomwaredemands ransom to gain access to the files they encrypted
- 6Crypto-Malwareclass of ransomware that uses victim machine's resources to mine for cryptocurrency
- 7Rootkitsobtains access to kernel of OS
may reside in firmware - 8Botsinfected computer under the control of a hacker
- 9Botnetsnetwork of bots
typically used to send large amounts of SPAM or create a DDoS
controlled with C2 - 10Logic Bombsactivates at a specified time or when a specified action/event takes place
- 11Spywarerecords and sends out data and/or keystrokes
can use screenshots and/or webcam/microphone - 12Adwaremany ads, but not real websites
- 13Keyloggersrecords keystrokes
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- CompTIA Information Technology (Security+ ) Flashcards on Security+ Types of Malware, created by Lyndsay Badding on 26/04/2023.
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