Malware and Social Engineering Match
MediumRace the clock — pair each term with its definition as fast as you can, then try to beat your best time. A quick, replayable warm-up for this set.
Shuffling the deck…
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.