Cybersecurity Threats

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Malware

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Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a computer system.

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Virus

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A type of malware that attaches itself to a program or file, enabling it to spread from one computer to another.

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Worm

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A type of malware that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers, often using a computer network.

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Trojan

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A type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into loading and executing the malware on their systems.

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RAT (Remote Access Trojan)

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A type of malware that provides the attacker with remote control over the infected computer.

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Backdoor

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A method of bypassing normal authentication to gain unauthorized access to a system.

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Botnet

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A network of infected computers that are controlled by a single attacker or group, often used to perform DDoS attacks.

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Logic Bomb

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A piece of code intentionally inserted into a software system that will set off a malicious function when certain conditions are met.

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Rootkit

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A collection of software tools that enable an unauthorized user to gain control of a computer system without being detected.

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Zero Day

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A vulnerability in software that is unknown to the vendor and can be exploited by attackers.