How Does Malware Work? All malware follows the same basic pattern, the user unwittingly installs the malware or the malware spreads itself by exploiting a vulnerability like those listed on CVE. For example, malicious programs can be delivered to a computer with a USB drive or spread over the...
A vulnerability is a weakness that can be exploited by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to a computer system. After exploiting a vulnerability, a cyberattack can run malicious code, install malware, and even steal sensitive data. Vulnerabilities can be exploited by a variety of methods,...
Attackers install a trojan byexploiting a software vulnerability, or through unauthorized access “Daserf” Trojan created by the cyber-espionage group REDBALDKNIGHT is often installed through the use of decoy documents attached in emails. Types of Trojans ...
Equifax experienced an open source vulnerability in an unpatched software component, which leaked the personal information of 145 million people. 2016 The NotPetya attack hit targets around the world, with several waves continuing for more than a year, costing more than $10 billion in damage. ...
The HTTP/2 rapid reset vulnerability exploited a flaw in the HTTP/2 protocol, which allows attackers to trigger a rapid series of reset streams to overwhelm a server. Attackers leveraged this vulnerability to create record-breaking distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks that involved millions...
Malware categories include the following: Worms. A worm is a standalone program that can self-replicate and spread over a network. Unlike a virus, a worm spreads by exploiting a vulnerability in the infected system or through email as an attachment masquerading as a legitimate file. A graduate...
Fileless malware attacks exploiting system infrastructure to enable attackers to create hidden folders and files, or to create scripts they can use to connect to networks, compromise systems, and stealthily control servers. Rootkit Rootkit is a form of malware and a remote access tool (RAT) or ap...
Adware, spyware, viruses, botnets, trojans, worms, rootkits, and ransomware all fall under the definition of malware. So malware is just a computer virus? Is malware a virus? Yes and no. While all computer viruses are malware, not all types of malware are viruses. A lot of people use ...
Monitoring and analyzing the threat landscape is vital to achieving effective protection. Knowing your enemy allows you to better plan against their tactics. In cybersecurity, these enemies are called bad actors — people who try to exploit a vulnerability to steal, sabotage, or stop organizations ...
A security scan is a broader term that may include vulnerability scans, but also covers compliance checks, configuration assessments, malware scans, and other security evaluations. In short, vulnerability scanning is one component of a broader security scan....