Malware

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August 31, 2024 3 min read Definitions
Adware: Advertising-Supported Software
Technology Cybersecurity Adware Malware Cybersecurity Software Advertisements
Adware is a type of software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material, often without the user's consent, and is commonly bundled with free software.
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August 31, 2024 3 min read Definitions
Botnet: A Collection of Compromised Devices Used to Launch DDoS Attacks
Information Technology Cybersecurity Botnet Cybersecurity DDoS Hacking Malware
A comprehensive exploration of botnets, covering their structure, function, history, and implications in cybersecurity.
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August 31, 2024 4 min read Definitions
Cyber Threat: Understanding Digital Security Risks
Information Technology Cybersecurity Cyber Threat Cybersecurity Malware Phishing Digital Security
An in-depth exploration of cyber threats, covering types, historical context, key events, importance, examples, related terms, and more.
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August 31, 2024 4 min read Definitions
Drive-by Download: Unintentional Download of Malware
Information Technology Cybersecurity Malware Cybersecurity Drive-by Download Threats Internet Safety
An in-depth look at the unintentional download of malware initiated by visiting a compromised website.
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August 31, 2024 3 min read Definitions
Exploit Kit: A Toolkit for Automated Vulnerability Exploits
Information Technology Cybersecurity Exploit Kit Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Malware Hacking Information Technology
An Exploit Kit is a toolkit designed to automatically scan for and exploit multiple vulnerabilities, primarily used by cybercriminals to compromise systems and deliver malicious payloads.
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August 31, 2024 3 min read Definitions
Malvertising: The Use of Online Advertising to Spread Malware
Cybersecurity Information Technology Malware Online Security Exploit Kits Cyber Threats Digital Advertising
Malvertising involves the use of online advertising to spread malware. This comprehensive article covers its historical context, types, key events, detection methods, and more.
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August 31, 2024 4 min read Definitions
Ransomware: Malware That Encrypts Files and Demands a Ransom
Information Technology Cybersecurity Malware Cybercrime Data Protection Encryption Ransom
A comprehensive guide on ransomware, a type of malware that locks users out of their data and demands a ransom for its release.
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August 31, 2024 3 min read Definitions
Trojan: Malware Disguised as Legitimate Software
Cybersecurity Information Technology Malware Cyber Threats Trojans Antivirus Data Security
Trojan malware is a type of malicious software that masquerades as legitimate software to grant unauthorized access to a user's system, often leading to significant security breaches.
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August 31, 2024 3 min read Definitions
Virus: A Type of Malware
Information Technology Cybersecurity Virus Malware Cybersecurity Computer Security IT
A detailed explanation of a virus, a form of malware that attaches itself to programs and spreads to other programs and systems.
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August 25, 2024 3 min read Definitions
Malware: Malicious Software
Information Technology Cyber Security Malware Computer Security Viruses Worms Trojans
Comprehensive definition of Malware, its types, effects, historical context, and defensive measures.
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August 25, 2024 4 min read Definitions
Spyware: Covert Monitoring Software
Information Technology Cybersecurity Spyware Cybersecurity Privacy Data Protection Malware
Spyware refers to any software that covertly gathers user information or monitors user activity without the user's knowledge, often installed as part of freeware or shareware.
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August 25, 2024 4 min read Definitions
Trojan Horse: A Type of Malware
Information Technology Cybersecurity Malware Cybersecurity Trojan Horse Computer Virus Worms
A detailed exploration of Trojan Horses, a type of malware disguised as innocuous, useful, and desirable programs, such as screensavers or games.
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August 25, 2024 3 min read Definitions
Virus (Computer): Insidious and Damaging Code
Information Technology Cybersecurity Computer Science Virus Computer Security Malware Cyber Threats IT Security
Insidious piece of computer code written to damage systems, often hidden in executable program files online; can also infect documents. See also Worm, Malware.
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August 25, 2024 4 min read Definitions
WORM: Write Once, Read Many & Malware
Technology Cybersecurity Computer Storage CD-R DVD-R Malware Viruses
Comprehensive definition of WORM as applied to computer storage media and malware, including usage examples, historical context, related terms, and FAQs.
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