Malware
Malware means malicious software designed to harm computers.
Types of Malware
| Malware | Description |
|---|---|
| Adware | Displays advertisements |
| Ransomware | Locks files and demands payment |
| Rootkit | Hides malicious activities |
| Spyware | Secretly collects information |
| Trojan Horse | Disguised as legitimate software |
| Virus | Replicates and damages systems |
Botnet
A group of infected computers controlled remotely.
These computers are called:
Zombie computers
Used to attack other systems.
Denial-of-Service (DoS)
Overloads a server so legitimate users cannot access services.
Distributed DoS (DDoS)
Many infected devices attack simultaneously.
Spoofing
Pretending to be someone else.
Examples
- Fake email addresses
- Fake IP addresses
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