Found. of IT: Security Threats - A

A collection of internet-connected programs communicating with other similar programs in order to perform tasks.

• Worm

• Spyware

• Phishing

• Botnet Attack

The act of masquerading as a trustworthy website or email to acquire user information; identity theft is the intent

• Worm

• Spyware

• Phishing

• Botnet Attack

It is a type of malware that collects user information by tracking the habits of users.

• Spyware

• Adware

• Virus

• Trojan Horse

Computer program hidden within the shell of another program with an alternative intent such as a virus.

• Spyware

• Adware

• Virus

• Trojan Horse

Software that uses computer networks and security holes to replicate itself.

• Worm

• Spyware

• Phishing

• Botnet Attack

A piece of software that attaches itself to computer programs; viruses replicate and typically have a payload

• Spyware

• Adware

• Virus

• Trojan Horse

Advertising software that automatically generates advertisements. It can be legitimately developed software but in some cases it can pose a threat.

• Spyware

• Adware

• Virus

• Trojan Horse

An attempt to use another person's identity to commit a crime.

• Spyware

• Adware

• Virus

• Identity Theft

It is a person who gains unauthorized access to a computing device or network.

• Spyware

• Hacker

• Virus

• Trojan Horse

It is malicious software meant to gain access, disrupt computer operation, or gather sensitive information.

• Spyware

• Hacker

• Malware

• Trojan Horse