Malware & Definition Flash Cards 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? ICTMalwareGCSEOCR Created by: HelenTheMelonCreated on: 29-06-18 11:14 Trojan Horse A program designed to hack through security whilst preforming safe functions. 1 of 9 Rootkit A set of software tools that allows an unauthorized person gain control over the device without being detected. 2 of 9 Botnet A network of private computers infected with malicious software and controlled as a group without the owner's knowledge. 3 of 9 Virus A piece of code which is capable of duplicating itself which can corrupt the system or destroy data. 4 of 9 Adware Software that automatically displays or downloads ads and pop-ups when the user is online. 5 of 9 Spyware Enables a user to obtain important information about another user's computer's activities by transmitting data from their HARDRIVE or USB. 6 of 9 Worm Replicates itself and spreads to other computers. 7 of 9 Bot A robot on a device, which is also a web crawler or web spider, a computer program that automatically does tasks. 8 of 9 Ransomware A malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money gets paid. 9 of 9
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