Understanding Worms in OS and Software Attacks
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Type of worms - Conficker Worm - Email and Instant Message Worms - Internet Worms (Morris Worm) - IRC Worms - File-Sharing Network Worms - Slapper Worm 23 © University of Sulaimani, College of Basic Education, Department of Computer Science 2023 - 2024 OS, application and software attacks ❖ Trojans A Trojan horse or Trojan, is a destructive program that masquerades as an application.-The Trojan Horse, at first glance will appear to be useful software but will actually do damage once installed or run on your computer.-Trojans are also known to create a backdoor on your computer that gives malicious users access to your system.-Unlike viruses and worms, Trojans do not reproduce by infecting other files nor do they self-replicate.- Some well known Trojans: Net-bus, Girl friend, Back orrifice ,Flooder, Vundo Trojan etc.Types of Trojans - Remote access Trojans - Password sending Trojans - Key _______ - Destructive - Denial of service(DOS) Attack Trojans - Mail-Bomb Trojans - Proxy-Wingate Trojans - FTP Trojans - Software Detection Trojans 24 © University of Sulaimani, College of Basic Education, Department of Computer Science 2023 - 2024 OS, application and software attacks ❖ Trojans What Trojans can do?✓Use of the machine as part of a Botnet (e.g.to perform automated spamming or to distribute Denial-of-service.) ✓Uninstallation of software, including third-party router drivers.✓Downloading or uploading of files on the network hdd.✓Watching the user’s screen.

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