Viruses - ANSWER A program that secretly attaches itself to a legitimate "carrier" such
as a document or program, and then executes when document is opened or program is
launched.
Crypto-malware - ANSWER Malicious software that uses some form of encryption to
lock a user out of a system, often with a demand for payment—ransomware—to unlock the
system.
Ransomware - ANSWER A type of malicious software designed to block access to a
computer system until a sum of money is paid.
Worm - ANSWER A destructive computer program that bores its way through a
computer's files or through a computer's network.
Trojan - ANSWER Malware that a user installs believing the software to be legitimate,
but the software actually has a malicious purpose
Rootkit - ANSWER Enables access to a PC or areas of its software that is not allowed to
an unauthorized user, and masks its existence while maintaining privileged access
Keylogger - ANSWER Captures and stores each keystroke that a user types on the
computer's keyboard.
Adware - ANSWER Software that generates revenue by generating online ads in the
user interface of software or during installation
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, Spyware - ANSWER Computer software that is designed to collect personal info about
users without their informed consent
Bots - ANSWER Self propagating malware that infects a host and connects back to a
central server of compromised devices, or "botnet"
RAT (Remote Access Trojan) - ANSWER Malware that creates a backdoor for
unauthorized remote access.
Logic Bomb - ANSWER A segment of computer code that is embedded within an
organization's existing computer programs and is designed to activate and perform a
destructive action at a certain time or date.
Backdoor - ANSWER A method of bypassing authentication or encryption
Phishing - ANSWER An attack that sends an email or displays a Web announcement
that falsely claims to be from a legitimate enterprise in an attempt to trick the user into
surrendering private information
Spear phishing - ANSWER A phishing expedition in which the emails are carefully
designed to target a particular person or organization
Whaling - ANSWER A phishing attack that targets high profile executives with highly
valuable information
Vishing - ANSWER Phishing attacks committed using telephone calls or VoIP systems.
Tailgating - ANSWER When an unauthorized individual enters a restricted-access
building by following an authorized user.
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as a document or program, and then executes when document is opened or program is
launched.
Crypto-malware - ANSWER Malicious software that uses some form of encryption to
lock a user out of a system, often with a demand for payment—ransomware—to unlock the
system.
Ransomware - ANSWER A type of malicious software designed to block access to a
computer system until a sum of money is paid.
Worm - ANSWER A destructive computer program that bores its way through a
computer's files or through a computer's network.
Trojan - ANSWER Malware that a user installs believing the software to be legitimate,
but the software actually has a malicious purpose
Rootkit - ANSWER Enables access to a PC or areas of its software that is not allowed to
an unauthorized user, and masks its existence while maintaining privileged access
Keylogger - ANSWER Captures and stores each keystroke that a user types on the
computer's keyboard.
Adware - ANSWER Software that generates revenue by generating online ads in the
user interface of software or during installation
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, Spyware - ANSWER Computer software that is designed to collect personal info about
users without their informed consent
Bots - ANSWER Self propagating malware that infects a host and connects back to a
central server of compromised devices, or "botnet"
RAT (Remote Access Trojan) - ANSWER Malware that creates a backdoor for
unauthorized remote access.
Logic Bomb - ANSWER A segment of computer code that is embedded within an
organization's existing computer programs and is designed to activate and perform a
destructive action at a certain time or date.
Backdoor - ANSWER A method of bypassing authentication or encryption
Phishing - ANSWER An attack that sends an email or displays a Web announcement
that falsely claims to be from a legitimate enterprise in an attempt to trick the user into
surrendering private information
Spear phishing - ANSWER A phishing expedition in which the emails are carefully
designed to target a particular person or organization
Whaling - ANSWER A phishing attack that targets high profile executives with highly
valuable information
Vishing - ANSWER Phishing attacks committed using telephone calls or VoIP systems.
Tailgating - ANSWER When an unauthorized individual enters a restricted-access
building by following an authorized user.
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