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A ______ is a relatively small file that can copy itself into another file or program (its host).
A ______ is a relatively small file that can copy itself into another file or program (its host).
virus
Unlike earlier versions, modern ______ horses can transmit themselves, blurring the traditional distinction between them and viruses.
Unlike earlier versions, modern ______ horses can transmit themselves, blurring the traditional distinction between them and viruses.
trojan
A ______ is a standalone program that replicates itself to spread to other computers.
A ______ is a standalone program that replicates itself to spread to other computers.
worm
Clicking on a link inside a fraudulent email can lead to the execution of a ______ script, potentially compromising your personal information.
Clicking on a link inside a fraudulent email can lead to the execution of a ______ script, potentially compromising your personal information.
Viruses are spread when their ______ file, the file they are attached to, is transmitted between computers.
Viruses are spread when their ______ file, the file they are attached to, is transmitted between computers.
A program disguised as a useful tool, but which contains a hidden malicious function is known as a ______ horse.
A program disguised as a useful tool, but which contains a hidden malicious function is known as a ______ horse.
Because of their ability to self-replicate and spread independently, ______ are often more disruptive than many computer viruses.
Because of their ability to self-replicate and spread independently, ______ are often more disruptive than many computer viruses.
Submitting a form containing a hidden ______ script can compromise your private information.
Submitting a form containing a hidden ______ script can compromise your private information.
Some ______ are designed to subtly change their code to evade detection by antivirus software.
Some ______ are designed to subtly change their code to evade detection by antivirus software.
Even though it may seem like a program claiming to remove threats, a ______ horse will do the opposite.
Even though it may seem like a program claiming to remove threats, a ______ horse will do the opposite.
Flashcards
What is a Virus?
What is a Virus?
A small file that replicates by attaching to another file or program.
What is a Trojan horse?
What is a Trojan horse?
A program disguised as beneficial but contains a hidden malicious function.
What is a Worm?
What is a Worm?
A program that self-replicates and spreads independently, often over a network.
What is a Malicious script?
What is a Malicious script?
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Study Notes
- A virus is a small file that replicates by inserting itself into other files or programs (its host).
- Virus transmission occurs when the infected host file or program is shared.
- Some viruses can slightly alter their code to evade detection and removal.
- Viruses range from being mere annoyances to causing significant damage.
- Viruses are less prevalent now than they were in the past
- A Trojan horse is disguised as a useful or entertaining program
- It contains a hidden malicious function that activates upon execution.
- Certain Trojan horses pose as repair tools but introduce threats instead of removing them.
- Newer Trojan horse variants can self-transmit, blurring the line between them and viruses.
- A worm is capable of both self-replication and self-transmission.
- Worms, more common, tend to be more disruptive than many viruses.
- Malicious scripts differ in the level of harm they inflict.
- They can infiltrate computers or compromise personal data through deceptive means.
- Examples include clicking malicious links in fraudulent emails or submitting forms with hidden scripts.
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