Functions of Malware
Malware function takes your files and asks money for them in return
What is ransomware
Software that uploads itself to programs infecting them
What is a virus
Trojan horse malware package that runs on versions of Microsoft Windows that steals banking info and keystrokes
What is Zeus
Protection that keeps harmful programs away from your connection
What is a firewall
Malware function that records keystrokes and goes unnoticed
What is spyware
Standalone malware that replicates itself to other computers
What is a worm
high-risk trojan that sends thousands of deceptive emails that contain malicious attachments. Once opened, these files immediately infect computers with viruses
What is NanoCore
Program that keeps unwanted mail out of your computer
Malware function that creates files taking up space and maxes out cpu or memory
What is overwhelming system resources
Unwanted software that steals private information and internet data
What is spyware
A trojan horse for the Windows platform that the operators of GhostNet used to hack into many sensitive computer networks
Programs designed to protect and remove viruses
What is antivirus software
Malware function that opens links for connections to more malware
What is a backdoor
A program that fakes virus protection but really introduces new viruses
What is trojan horse
A modular banking trojan that targets sensitive information and acts as a dropper for other malware
What is TrickBot
Computer system that relays between client and server and prevents attacks
What is a proxy server
Malware that crashes websites and floods computer with requests
What is Botnet
A group of people that scam others into giving banking/credit information
What is phishing
Downloaded from the Internet, Dropped by other malware. It is a Remote Access Trojan that can steal information. Attacked the Syrian Government
What is Xtrat
Protects a file by putting a key or password into it
What is encryption