Malware and Social Engineering
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Terms in this set
- Malware Software designed to harm, steal, or take unauthorized control of a system.
- Ransomware Malware that encrypts data and demands payment for the decryption key.
- Phishing Social engineering by email to trick recipients into revealing credentials or running malware.
- Vishing Voice phishing — social engineering over the phone.
- Smishing SMS phishing — social engineering by text message.
- Trojan Malware disguised as legitimate software that delivers a hidden payload when run.
- Worm Self-replicating malware that spreads across networks without user interaction.
- Virus Malware that attaches to a host file and spreads when the host is executed.
- Rootkit Malware that gains and hides privileged access at the kernel or firmware level.
- Spyware Software that secretly collects information about the user or system.
- Adware Software that displays unwanted advertising and may also collect tracking data.
- Botnet A network of compromised devices remotely controlled by an attacker.