Makes a complete copy of itself repeatedly and spreads through a computer or network. Causes harm by using up resources and slowing down or crashing the system.
What is a Worm?
100
When hackers flood a network with repeated requests in order to disrupt it.
What is a Denial of Service attack (DoS)?
100
Protects a computer or network from malicious software by identifying and quarantining it.
What is anti-virus software?
200
Masquerades as a legitimate file or program, but then allows the hacker to gain unauthorised access to the computer or network.
What is a Trojan Horse?
200
A group of computers which are used in a Denial of Service attack
What is a Botnet?
200
The piece of code that is used to identify a virus or other malware.
What is a Virus Signature?
300
Spreads by inserting copies of itself into other programs or files which are then passed on. Causes harm by altering data or functionality.
What is a Virus?
300
A computer that is part of a BotNet
What is a Zombie?
300
Controls the incoming and outgoing network traffic and protects against unauthorised access.
What is a Firewall?
400
Monitors your computer use and sends sensitive information back to the hacker.
What is a Spyware?
400
A program or set of instructions that allow hackers to bypass security controls
What is a Back Door?
400
A vulnerable computer that is set up to entice an intruder to break into it.
What is a Honeypot?
500
Runs in the background without the user's knowledge and allows a hacker to connect to the computer and control it.
What is a Rootkit?
500
A technique to make a network transmission appear legitimate
What is Spoofing?
500
Monitors a network and detects attempts to break into it.