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1. Trojan Horse

These viruses uses a cypher to encrypt. This allows them to avoid AV software. This makes it harder for AV companies to come up with solutions. Never ending battle. Good guys get better, then bad guys and so on.Malicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoying

2. Grayware (aka Jokeware)

Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoyingMalicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.These viruses uses a cypher to encrypt. This allows them to avoid AV software. This makes it harder for AV companies to come up with solutions. Never ending battle. Good guys get better, then bad guys and so on.

3. Macro

4. Encrypted

Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.These viruses uses a cypher to encrypt. This allows them to avoid AV software. This makes it harder for AV companies to come up with solutions. Never ending battle. Good guys get better, then bad guys and so on.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoyingMalicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.

5. Worm

Malicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Malicious software program capable of reproducing itself that can spread from one computer to the next over a network. Looks for unpatched (security holes) OS or Applications for example on millions of PCs, those not patched will be exploited with worms and do not need the user to do anything. Use up, memory, processing power, network capabilities....can cause systems to crash. 2009, spread to 15m machines in a very short time, can be minutes.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoying

6. Spam

Malicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoyingThe abuse of electronic messaging systems to indiscriminately send unsolicited bulk messages in email, IM, social media. Email is most common. Most of the time it is just ads trying to sell you something, however, there are malicious code embedded as well. They can exploit a company's open email relays (email server) and send their messages through them.

7. Polomorphic

Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoyingMalicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.Advanced version of an encrypted virus that changes itself everytime it is executed by altering the decryption module to avoid detection. I.e changes its code each time to trick the AV. Advanced version of encryption virus alone

8. Remote Access Trojan (RAT)

Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Provides the attacker with remote control over a victims PC and is the most commonly used type of Trojan. Ex, a friend gives you a CD and you use, that will then allow them to remote in to do X, could be for fun, but could be malicious as well. Always be careful when downloading anything, always run AV.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoyingMalicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.

9. Viruses

Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Malicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoyingMalicious code that runs on a machine w/o the users knowledge and infects the computer when executed (click a link, open an attachment, download a file, game...i.e. a code). It takes the user action to spread and reproduce.

10. Armored

Malicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoyingViruses have a layer of protection to confuse a program or person analyzing it. Protects itself to increase the odds of spreading itselfVirus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.

11. Program

Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoyingViruses infect executable or application files. Ex, MS Word, each time you open it, it reinfects. Targets programs duhVirus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Malicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.

12. Multipartite

Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoyingVirus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Malicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.Virus that combines boot & program viruses to first attach itself to the boot sector and system evertime it boots attacking other program files on a computer. You might be able to find the program virus and clean, however, if you don't find the boot virus, it reinstalls the program virus i.e. affects the programs again.

13. Rootkits

Malicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.Specific type of software designed to gain admin level control over a system/PC (boot loader or kernal) w/o detection. Important, highest level of access and you can then do what you want, change settings, open/shut ports...Windows calls this Admin Account. Linux/OSX calls this Root AccessVirus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoying

14. Hoax

Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoyingMalicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.Not a virus in a traditional sense. You get an alert call from a Bank (phishing), Virus alert on a screen...all ways to try to get you to do something to activate the virus. It is not a virus necessarily until you take some action. Remote access from a fake Tech Support. All just to trick you.Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.

15. Malware (Malicious Software) Definition

Malicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoyingSoftware designed to infiltrate a computer system and possibly damage it w/o the users knowledge or consent.Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.

16. Adware (subcategory of Spyware)

Malicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoyingSpecific type of Spyware and is used based on what Spyware seen. Maybe you getting married and seen emails, now ads for wedding events, could be sporting events...

17. SPIM (Spam over IM) aka IM Spam

Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoyingSpam that is delivered through instant messaging. Works just like SPAM but for Chats, Text,Malicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.

18. Boot Sector

Malicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Viruses are stored in the 1st sector of a HD and are loaded into memory upon boot up. Difficult to detect b/c they boot before the OS starts up. So the AV wont be able to find easily. Use AV specifically for boot sector virus for this. Otherwise, use HD as external on another system to run a AV scan.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoying

19. Stealth

Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Malicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoyingThese are not a specific type of virus but more of a category protecting itself. Encrypted, Poly/metamorphic are essentially using a Stealthy way to avoid detection

20. Spyware

Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Malicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoyingMalware that secretly gathers info about you w/o your consent. Looks at IM, Email, calendar...builds a profile. Best case is that it uses this for Adware (subcategory of spyware) that displays ads you may want i.e. your profile. Worst case, captures keystrokes (keylogger) made by the victim and takes screenshots that are sent to the attacker. They can then get into your accounts etc.

21. CAN-SPAM Act of 2003

Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Stand for Controlling the Assault of non-solicited Pornography and Marketing act. 1st National Standards for commercial emails. FED must enforce. If spammer sends via open relay violates CAN-SPAM and goes to Company who has the Server.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoyingMalicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.

22. Ransomeware

Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Malicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.Vulnerability in Software that allows itself to encrypt programs and data until a ransom is paid to remove it. Even if you pay for the decryption key, you may not get the key. Experts say better to not pay b/c you wont get the key. Keep GOOD backups of files.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoying

23. Metamorphic

Virus embedded into a document and is executed when the document is opened by the user. Common ex, MS Word, Excel, PPT. By design they are not malicious for formulas etc. Code can be added to make them malicious, good idea to disable macros in docs within a company.Virus that is able to rewrite itself entirely before it attempts to infect a file. Advanced version of Polymorphic virus.Software that isnt benign nor malicious and tends to make things behave improperly w/o serious consequences (crazy mouse, for flip screen). Neither good nor bad, but annoyingMalicious software that is disguised as a piece of harmless or desirable software. It will provide the function you want, but also do the malicious function w/o you knowing at the same time.

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