Malware vocabulary

malicious software; any unwanted software on a computer that runs without asking and makes changes without asking

• software

• malware

• virus

• bots

malware that spreads through human activity

• malware

• ransomware

• virus

• worm

malware that spreads on its own, especially through a network

• software

• worm

• botnet

• keyloggers

malware that prevents authorized access until money is paid

• network

• worm

• ransomeware

• software

a computer program; the programs and operating system used by computers and other electronic devices

• bots

• software

• worm

• botnet

malware that records any keys pressed on the keyboard; often used to steal usernames, passwords, and/or financial information

• keyloggers

• bots

• malware

• software

collection of computers that are infected by malware and remotely controlled so they can act together at the same time

• keyloggers

• network

• ransomware

• botnet

a system of two or more connected computers/devices that allows them to communicate with one another

• worm

• bots

• network

• keyloggers

computers that are infected by malware and remotely controlled

• bots

• software

• worm

• ransomware