Week2 Quiz - Maleware types

Malware designed to automatically perform action, usually online.

• Bot

• Ransomware

• Rootkit

• Spyware

Often bundled with legitimate software, this malware is designed to track a user's activity.

• Bot

• Ransomware

• Rootkit

• Spyware

Malware designed to hold a computer system or the data it contains captive until a payment is made.

• Bot

• Ransomware

• Rootkit

• Spyware

Malware designed to modify the operating system to create a backdoor.

• Bot

• Ransomware

• Rootkit

• Spyware

Malware that carries out malicious operations under the guise of a desired operation.

• Virus

• Troian Horse

• Adware

• MitMo

Malicious executable code that is attached to other executable files, often legitimate programs.

• Virus

• Troian Horse

• Adware

• MitMo

Malware used to take control over a mobile device.

• Virus

• Troian Horse

• Adware

• MitMo

Sometimes bundled with other software, this malware is designed to automatically deliver advertisements.

• Virus

• Troian Horse

• Adware

• MitMo

Malware designed to persuade the user to take a specific action based on fear.

• Scareware

• Troian Horse

• Adware

• MitMo

Malicious code that replicates itself by independently exploiting vulnerabilities in networks.

• Scareware

• Troian Horse

• Worm

• MitMo