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Adware
Adware, or advertising-supported software, is any software package which automatically renders advertisements.
Adware, or advertising-supported software, is any software package which automatically renders advertisements.
Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization
Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization is an international non-profit organization set up in 2008 to address a perceived need for improvement in the quality, relevance and objectivity of an...
Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization is an international non-profit organization set up in 2008 to address a perceived need for improvement in the quality, relevance and objectivity of an...
Backdoor (computing)
A backdoor in a computer system is a method of bypassing normal authentication, securing remote access to a computer, obtaining access to plaintext, and so on, while attempting to remain undetected.
A backdoor in a computer system is a method of bypassing normal authentication, securing remote access to a computer, obtaining access to plaintext, and so on, while attempting to remain undetected.
Bacteria (malware)
Bacteria (also known as rabbit programs) are a type of malware that create many instances of themselves, or run many times simultaneously, in order to consume large amounts of system resources.
Bacteria (also known as rabbit programs) are a type of malware that create many instances of themselves, or run many times simultaneously, in order to consume large amounts of system resources.
Blended threat
A blended threat is a software vulnerability that involves a combination of attacks against different vulnerabilities.
A blended threat is a software vulnerability that involves a combination of attacks against different vulnerabilities.
Browser hijacker
A browser hijacker is a form of malware, spyware or virus that replaces the existing internet browser home page, error page, or search page with its own.
A browser hijacker is a form of malware, spyware or virus that replaces the existing internet browser home page, error page, or search page with its own.
Browser hijacking
Browser hijacking is the modification of a web browser's settings by malware.
Browser hijacking is the modification of a web browser's settings by malware.
Casino (computer virus)
The casino computer virus is a malicious virus that upon running the infected file, copies the FAT to RAM, then deletes the FAT from the hard disk.
The casino computer virus is a malicious virus that upon running the infected file, copies the FAT to RAM, then deletes the FAT from the hard disk.
CDP Spoofing
In computer networking, the term CDP Spoofing is the creation of a forged CDP packet with the purpose to conceal the identity of the sender or impersonating another cisco device.
In computer networking, the term CDP Spoofing is the creation of a forged CDP packet with the purpose to conceal the identity of the sender or impersonating another cisco device.
China Internet Network Information Center
The China Internet Network Information Center, or CNNIC, was founded as a non-profit organization on June 3, 1997.
The China Internet Network Information Center, or CNNIC, was founded as a non-profit organization on June 3, 1997.
CimTrak
CimTrak is a commercially available File integrity monitoring and Regulatory compliance Auditing software solution.
CimTrak is a commercially available File integrity monitoring and Regulatory compliance Auditing software solution.
Claria Corporation
Claria Corporation was a software company based in Redwood City, California with products many considered spyware.
Claria Corporation was a software company based in Redwood City, California with products many considered spyware.
Code injection
Code injection is the exploitation of a computer bug that is caused by processing invalid data.
Code injection is the exploitation of a computer bug that is caused by processing invalid data.
Computer worm
A computer worm is a standalone malware computer program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers.
A computer worm is a standalone malware computer program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers.
CPLINK
CPLINK and Win32/CplLnk.A are names for a Microsoft Windows shortcut icon vulnerability discovered in June 2010 and patched on 2 August that affected all Windows operating systems.
CPLINK and Win32/CplLnk.A are names for a Microsoft Windows shortcut icon vulnerability discovered in June 2010 and patched on 2 August that affected all Windows operating systems.
Crimeware
Crimeware is a class of malware designed specifically to automate cybercrime.
Crimeware is a class of malware designed specifically to automate cybercrime.
Dialer
A dialer or dialler is an electronic device that is connected to a telephone line to monitor the dialed numbers and alter them to seamlessly provide services that otherwise require lengthy...
A dialer or dialler is an electronic device that is connected to a telephone line to monitor the dialed numbers and alter them to seamlessly provide services that otherwise require lengthy...
DLL injection
In computer programming, DLL injection is a technique used to run code within the address space of another process by forcing it to load a dynamic-link library.
In computer programming, DLL injection is a technique used to run code within the address space of another process by forcing it to load a dynamic-link library.
DollarRevenue
DollarRevenue is an adware program made by the company of the same name.
DollarRevenue is an adware program made by the company of the same name.
Download.ject
In computing, Download.ject (also known as Toofer and Scob) is a malware program for Microsoft Windows servers.
In computing, Download.ject (also known as Toofer and Scob) is a malware program for Microsoft Windows servers.
Dropper
A dropper is a program that has been designed to "install" some sort of malware to a target system.
A dropper is a program that has been designed to "install" some sort of malware to a target system.
Evercookie
Evercookie is a JavaScript-based application which produces zombie cookies in a web browser that are intentionally difficult to delete.
Evercookie is a JavaScript-based application which produces zombie cookies in a web browser that are intentionally difficult to delete.
Extended Copy Protection
Extended Copy Protection is a software package developed by the British company First 4 Internet and sold as a copy protection or digital rights management scheme for Compact Discs.
Extended Copy Protection is a software package developed by the British company First 4 Internet and sold as a copy protection or digital rights management scheme for Compact Discs.
File binder
File binders are applications that allow a user to "bind" executables together resulting in a single executable.
File binders are applications that allow a user to "bind" executables together resulting in a single executable.
Flip button
In malware, flip button is a term used to describe when a computer application (often malicious types like spyware and adware) attempts to trick the user into clicking a button.
In malware, flip button is a term used to describe when a computer application (often malicious types like spyware and adware) attempts to trick the user into clicking a button.
Form grabbing
Form grabbing is an advanced (Crimeware-based) method of capturing web form data within various browsers.
Form grabbing is an advanced (Crimeware-based) method of capturing web form data within various browsers.
Fraudtool
A Fraudtool is a standalone malware computer program that pretends to be a well-known program, or a non-malicious one, in order to steal confidential data or to receive money.
A Fraudtool is a standalone malware computer program that pretends to be a well-known program, or a non-malicious one, in order to steal confidential data or to receive money.
Hover ad
Hover ads are a special type of pop-up ads created using Dynamic HTML, JavaScript and similar web browser technologies.
Hover ads are a special type of pop-up ads created using Dynamic HTML, JavaScript and similar web browser technologies.
Jeefo
Win32/Jeefo.A is a file infector.
Win32/Jeefo.A is a file infector.
LizaMoon
LizaMoon is a piece of malware that infected over 4 million websites at the end of March, 2011.
LizaMoon is a piece of malware that infected over 4 million websites at the end of March, 2011.
Logic bomb
A logic bomb is a piece of code intentionally inserted into a software system that will set off a malicious function when specified conditions are met.
A logic bomb is a piece of code intentionally inserted into a software system that will set off a malicious function when specified conditions are met.
Malvertisement
A malvertisement is an infected online ad.
A malvertisement is an infected online ad.
Malvertising
Malvertising (from "malicious advertising") is the use of online advertising to spread malware.
Malvertising (from "malicious advertising") is the use of online advertising to spread malware.
Malware
Malware, short for malicious software, is software designed to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
Malware, short for malicious software, is software designed to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
Malware Bell
Malware Bell is a malware made in Taiwan in 2006 or 2007.
Malware Bell is a malware made in Taiwan in 2006 or 2007.
Micro Bill Systems
Micro Bill Systems, also known as MicroBillSys, MBS and Platte Media, is an online collection service with offices in Leeds, England, considered to be malware.
Micro Bill Systems, also known as MicroBillSys, MBS and Platte Media, is an online collection service with offices in Leeds, England, considered to be malware.
Mobile code
In computer science, mobile code is software transferred between systems, e.g. transferred across a network or via a USB flash drive, and executed on a local system without explicit installation...
In computer science, mobile code is software transferred between systems, e.g. transferred across a network or via a USB flash drive, and executed on a local system without explicit installation...
MonaRonaDona
MonaRonaDona is a browser hijacker that uses unique tactics through popups or alert messages stating that you are infected with a virus.
MonaRonaDona is a browser hijacker that uses unique tactics through popups or alert messages stating that you are infected with a virus.
Movieland
Movieland, also known as Movieland.com, Moviepass.tv and Popcorn.net, is a subscription-based movie download service that has been the subject of thousands of complaints to the...
Movieland, also known as Movieland.com, Moviepass.tv and Popcorn.net, is a subscription-based movie download service that has been the subject of thousands of complaints to the...
MPack (software)
In computer security, MPack is a PHP-based malware kit produced by Russian crackers.
In computer security, MPack is a PHP-based malware kit produced by Russian crackers.
NBName
NBName is a computer program that can be used to carry out denial-of-service attacks that can disable NetBIOS services on Windows machines.
NBName is a computer program that can be used to carry out denial-of-service attacks that can disable NetBIOS services on Windows machines.
Network Crack Program Hacker (NCPH) Group
The Network Crack Program Hacker (NCPH) group is a Chinese hacker group based out of Zigong in Sichuan Province.
The Network Crack Program Hacker (NCPH) group is a Chinese hacker group based out of Zigong in Sichuan Province.
Operation: Bot Roast
Operation: Bot Roast is an operation by the FBI to track down bot herders, crackers, or virus coders who install malicious software on computers through the Internet without the owners’ knowledg...
Operation: Bot Roast is an operation by the FBI to track down bot herders, crackers, or virus coders who install malicious software on computers through the Internet without the owners’ knowledg...
Personal Internet Security 2011
Personal Internet Security 2011 is a scareware rogue anti-virus.
Personal Internet Security 2011 is a scareware rogue anti-virus.
Pharming
Pharming is a hacker's attack aiming to redirect a website's traffic to another, bogus website.
Pharming is a hacker's attack aiming to redirect a website's traffic to another, bogus website.
Polymorphic code
In computer terminology, polymorphic code is code that uses a polymorphic engine to mutate while keeping the original algorithm intact.
In computer terminology, polymorphic code is code that uses a polymorphic engine to mutate while keeping the original algorithm intact.
Polymorphic engine
A polymorphic engine (sometimes called mutation engine or mutating engine) is a computer program that can be used to transform another program into a version that consists of differe...
A polymorphic engine (sometimes called mutation engine or mutating engine) is a computer program that can be used to transform another program into a version that consists of differe...
Polymorphic packer
A polymorphic packer is a software tool, which rolls up several kinds of malware into a single package, such as an e-mail attachment, and has the ability to make its "signature" mutate over time...
A polymorphic packer is a software tool, which rolls up several kinds of malware into a single package, such as an e-mail attachment, and has the ability to make its "signature" mutate over time...
Pop-up ad
Pop-up ads or pop-ups are a form of online advertising on the World Wide Web intended to attract web traffic or capture email addresses.
Pop-up ads or pop-ups are a form of online advertising on the World Wide Web intended to attract web traffic or capture email addresses.
Power virus
A power virus is a malicious computer program that executes specific machine code in order to reach the maximum CPU power dissipation (thermal energy output for the central processing unit).
A power virus is a malicious computer program that executes specific machine code in order to reach the maximum CPU power dissipation (thermal energy output for the central processing unit).
PUM.bad.proxy
PUM.bad.proxy is a form of malware known as a "registry hack", an unauthorized alteration to the Windows Registry file that specifically redirects LAN settings within Internet Explorer, the popu...
PUM.bad.proxy is a form of malware known as a "registry hack", an unauthorized alteration to the Windows Registry file that specifically redirects LAN settings within Internet Explorer, the popu...
Ransomware (malware)
Ransomware (also referred to in some cases as cryptoviruses, cryptotrojans or cryptoworms) comprises a class of malware which restricts access to the computer system that it in...
Ransomware (also referred to in some cases as cryptoviruses, cryptotrojans or cryptoworms) comprises a class of malware which restricts access to the computer system that it in...
Riskware
Riskware is computer software, which actually was not programmed and intended as malware, but has security critical functions.
Riskware is computer software, which actually was not programmed and intended as malware, but has security critical functions.
Rock Phish
Rock Phish is also referred to as Rock Phish Kit.
Rock Phish is also referred to as Rock Phish Kit.
Rootkit
A rootkit is a software package which provides an enhanced capability by accessing, adding code to, or replacing portions of the core operating system.
A rootkit is a software package which provides an enhanced capability by accessing, adding code to, or replacing portions of the core operating system.
Scareware
Scareware comprises several classes of scam software with malicious payloads, or of limited or no benefit, that are sold to consumers via certain unethical marketing practices.
Scareware comprises several classes of scam software with malicious payloads, or of limited or no benefit, that are sold to consumers via certain unethical marketing practices.
Securelist.com
Securelist.com (formerly viruslist.com) is a computer security portal devoted to educating the general public about different aspects of Internet security and various threats existing in the Int...
Securelist.com (formerly viruslist.com) is a computer security portal devoted to educating the general public about different aspects of Internet security and various threats existing in the Int...
Shnakule
New article name is Shnakule Shnakule is the biggest malware network in existance.
New article name is Shnakule Shnakule is the biggest malware network in existance.
Slowloris
Slowloris is a piece of software written by Robert "RSnake" Hansen which allows a single machine to take down another machine's web server with minimal bandwidth and side effects on unrelated se...
Slowloris is a piece of software written by Robert "RSnake" Hansen which allows a single machine to take down another machine's web server with minimal bandwidth and side effects on unrelated se...
Software forensics
Software forensics is a field concerned with the evidence of intention from the examination of software.
Software forensics is a field concerned with the evidence of intention from the examination of software.
Spy-phishing
Spy-phishing is a term coined by Jeffrey Aboud of Trend Micro at the Virus Bulletin 2006 conference in Montreal.
Spy-phishing is a term coined by Jeffrey Aboud of Trend Micro at the Virus Bulletin 2006 conference in Montreal.
Spyware
Spyware is a type of malware installed on computers that collects information about users without their knowledge.
Spyware is a type of malware installed on computers that collects information about users without their knowledge.
Stacheldraht
Stacheldraht (German for barbed wire) is a piece of software written by Random for Linux and Solaris systems which acts as a distributed denial of service (DDoS) agent.
Stacheldraht (German for barbed wire) is a piece of software written by Random for Linux and Solaris systems which acts as a distributed denial of service (DDoS) agent.
Stealware
Stealware refers to a type of software that effectively transfers money owed to a website owner to a third party.
Stealware refers to a type of software that effectively transfers money owed to a website owner to a third party.
Targeted threat
Targeted threats are a class of malware destined for one specific organization or industry.
Targeted threats are a class of malware destined for one specific organization or industry.
Timeline of computer viruses and worms
This is a timeline of noteworthy computer viruses, worms and Trojan horses.
This is a timeline of noteworthy computer viruses, worms and Trojan horses.
Tribe Flood Network
The Tribe Flood Network or TFN is a set of computer programs to conduct various DDoS attacks such as ICMP flood, SYN flood, UDP flood and Smurf attack.
The Tribe Flood Network or TFN is a set of computer programs to conduct various DDoS attacks such as ICMP flood, SYN flood, UDP flood and Smurf attack.
Trinoo
The trinoo or trin00 is a set of computer programs to conduct a DDoS attack.
The trinoo or trin00 is a set of computer programs to conduct a DDoS attack.
Virus Creation Laboratory
The Virus Creation Laboratory, or VCL, as it is known, was one of the earliest attempts to provide a virus creation tool so that individuals with little to no programming expertise could mass-cr...
The Virus Creation Laboratory, or VCL, as it is known, was one of the earliest attempts to provide a virus creation tool so that individuals with little to no programming expertise could mass-cr...
Virus hoax
A computer virus hoax is a message warning the recipient of a non-existent computer virus threat.
A computer virus hoax is a message warning the recipient of a non-existent computer virus threat.
Webattacker
Webattacker is a do-it-yourself malware creation kit that includes scripts that simplify the task of infecting computers and spam-sending techniques to lure victims to specially rigged Websites.
Webattacker is a do-it-yourself malware creation kit that includes scripts that simplify the task of infecting computers and spam-sending techniques to lure victims to specially rigged Websites.
Whitelist
Whitelist is a (controversial; see below) term used to describe a list or register of entities that, for one reason or another, are being provided a particular privilege, service, mobility, acce...
Whitelist is a (controversial; see below) term used to describe a list or register of entities that, for one reason or another, are being provided a particular privilege, service, mobility, acce...
Yahoo! Assistant
Yahoo! Assistant, formerly named 3721 Internet Assistant, is a Browser Helper Object for Internet Explorer developed by Beijing 3721 Technology Co. Ltd, and was renamed to Yahoo! Assistant...
Yahoo! Assistant, formerly named 3721 Internet Assistant, is a Browser Helper Object for Internet Explorer developed by Beijing 3721 Technology Co. Ltd, and was renamed to Yahoo! Assistant...
Your PC Protector
Your PC Protector is a rogue antivirus program part of the Windows Police Pro and Windows Antivirus Pro family.
Your PC Protector is a rogue antivirus program part of the Windows Police Pro and Windows Antivirus Pro family.
Zero-day virus
A Zero day virus is a previously unknown computer virus or other malware for which specific antivirus software signatures are not yet available.
A Zero day virus is a previously unknown computer virus or other malware for which specific antivirus software signatures are not yet available.
Zip bomb
A zip bomb, also known as a Zip of Death or decompression bomb, is a malicious archive file designed to crash or render useless the program or system reading it.
A zip bomb, also known as a Zip of Death or decompression bomb, is a malicious archive file designed to crash or render useless the program or system reading it.