Tag: Cyber Professionals Definitions

A worm is a type of malicious software that is designed to replicate itself and spread across computer networks, often without requiring any user intervention.

Spyware is a type of program that is installed to collect information about users, their computers or their browsing habits.

A file infector virus attaches itself to executable programs, such as word processors, spreadsheet applications, and computer games.

Short for “malicious software”. It is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

A dropper is a kind of Trojan that has been designed to "install" some sort of malware (virus, backdoor, etc.) to a target system.

Stealth viruses are a type of computer virus that actively attempts to hide its presence and activities on an infected system.

A Trojan or a Trojan horse is a program that hides in a useful program but once installed, it carries out unauthorized and harmful activities.

Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access to the victim’s data and threatens to publish or delete it unless a ransom is paid.

A botnet refers to a group of computers which have been infected by malware and have come under the control of a malicious actor.

Watering hole attacks infect popular a website or an online platform that is frequently visited by the target individuals or organizations.