Viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, rootkits, botnets, static and dynamic analysis, sandboxes and persistence mechanisms.
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- What is a computer virus?
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A malicious program that replicates by attaching itself to other files or programs and requires user action to execute.- What is a worm?
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A self-replicating malware that spreads across networks without requiring a host file or user interaction.- What is a trojan horse?
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Malware that disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into executing it, often providing unauthorized access.- What is ransomware?
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Malware that encrypts a victim's files or locks their system, then demands payment for decryption or restoration.- What is a rootkit?
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A collection of tools that gives an attacker deep access to a system, often hiding itself and other malware from detection.- What is a botnet?
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A network of compromised devices (bots) controlled remotely by an attacker to carry out coordinated attacks.- What is spyware?
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Malware designed to secretly monitor and collect user activity, such as keystrokes, browsing habits, or personal data.- What is adware?
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Unwanted software that displays advertisements and may track user behavior to show targeted ads.- What is a logic bomb?
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Malicious code that executes when specific logical conditions are met, often deployed by insiders.- What is a time bomb?
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A form of logic bomb that activates at a specific date or time.- What is a file infector virus?
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A virus that attaches itself to executable files, replicating when the infected program is run.- What is a boot sector virus?
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A virus that infects the boot sector of a storage device, executing before the operating system loads.- What is a macro virus?
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A virus written in macro language (like VBA) that infects Office documents and executes when the document is opened.- What is a polymorphic virus?
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A virus that changes its code each time it replicates, making signature-based detection more difficult.- What is a metamorphic virus?
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A virus that rewrites its entire code structure with each iteration, changing both behavior and appearance.
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