Sunday, November 27, 2016

MALICIOUS SOFTWARE


Definition : Any software that brings harm to a computer system.

Various Malware's:

1.Spyware :                                          
Spyware is any technology that aids in
gathering information about a person or
organization without their knowledge.


2. Logic Bomb :

code embedded in legitimate program activated when specified conditions met

3. Trojan Horse :
program with hidden side-effects which is usually superficially attractive

4.Zombie :
program which secretly takes over another networked computer

5. Virus :
a piece of self-replicating code attached
to some other code and propagate itself
by carrying codes   

6. Worms :
A standalone malware computer program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers












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