Identifying Security Threats

Front

A program that attaches to a host file with the goal of installing itself on a system.

Back

virus

Front

A program that reproduces itself and can transport from system to system without attaching to a file.

Back

worm

Front

Files that appear to be legitimate programs, but really contain malicious code.

Back

trojan

Front

A trojan that installs a backdoor for administrative control over the victim's PC.

Back

RAT

Front

Programs that create a mechanism for gaining access to a computer.

Back

backdoor

Front

What does the C2C server send to your PC to perform actions like sending spam, stealing information, or participating in a DDoS attack?

Back

BOTNET

Front

An attack that uses sophisticated methods to establish a presence on a system or network for an extended period of time.

Back

APT

Front

Programs that may be unwanted on the PC and often come bundled with freeware programs; not malicious but can have unwanted effects on a device.

Back

PUP/PUA

Front

An attack that uses sophisticated methods to establish a presence on a system or network for an extended period of time.

Back

APT

Front

unsolicited commercial email/junk mail

Back

SPAM