Forums
New posts
Search forums
News
Security News
Technology News
Giveaways
Giveaways, Promotions and Contests
Discounts & Deals
Reviews
Users Reviews
Video Reviews
Support
Windows Malware Removal Help & Support
Inactive Support Threads
Mac Malware Removal Help & Support
Mobile Malware Removal Help & Support
Blog
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Reply to thread
Menu
Install the app
Install
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Forums
Community
New Members Introduction
Common Terms used in this Forum
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Rengar" data-source="post: 709937" data-attributes="member: 58397"><p><u><span style="color: #ff0000">Rootkit</span></u></p><p>A rootkit is a clandestine computer program designed to provide continued privileged access to a computer while actively hiding its presence. The term rootkit is a connection of the two words "root" and "kit." Originally, a rootkit was a collection of tools that enabled administrator-level access to a computer or network. Root refers to the Admin account on Unix and Linux systems, and kit refers to the software components that implement the tool. Today rootkits are generally associated with malware – such as Trojans,worms, viruses – that conceal their existence and actions from users and other system processes.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #ff0000"><u>Ransomware</u></span></p><p>Ransomware is a subset of malware in which the data on a victim's computer is locked, typically by encryption, and payment is demanded before the ransomed data is decrypted and access returned to the victim. The motive for ransomware attacks is nearly always monetary, and unlike other types of attacks, the victim is usually notified that an exploit has occurred and is given instructions for how to recover from the attack. Payment is often demanded in a virtual currency, such as bitcoin, so that the cybercriminal's identity isn't known.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #ff0000"><u>Heuristics and BB</u></span></p><p>Heuristics inspects the CODE of a file and tries to guess what that code does, and/or checks it for similarities with already known malware to detect new variants. A behavior blocker monitors the ACTIONS performed by a program in real-time like a HIPS does, and steps in when it detects potentially malicious behavior. There is a grey area between the two, as some AVs' heuristics are somewhat behavior-blocker-like (using emulation).</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #ff0000"><u>Antivirus Signatures</u></span></p><p>A virus signature is the fingerprint of a virus. It is a set of unique data, or bits of code, that allow it to be identified. Anti-virus software uses a virus signature to find a virus in a computer file system, allowing to detect, quarantine and remove the virus. In the anti-virus software, the virus signature is referred to as a definition file or DAT file.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rengar, post: 709937, member: 58397"] [U][COLOR=#ff0000]Rootkit[/COLOR][/U] A rootkit is a clandestine computer program designed to provide continued privileged access to a computer while actively hiding its presence. The term rootkit is a connection of the two words "root" and "kit." Originally, a rootkit was a collection of tools that enabled administrator-level access to a computer or network. Root refers to the Admin account on Unix and Linux systems, and kit refers to the software components that implement the tool. Today rootkits are generally associated with malware – such as Trojans,worms, viruses – that conceal their existence and actions from users and other system processes. [COLOR=#ff0000][U]Ransomware[/U][/COLOR] Ransomware is a subset of malware in which the data on a victim's computer is locked, typically by encryption, and payment is demanded before the ransomed data is decrypted and access returned to the victim. The motive for ransomware attacks is nearly always monetary, and unlike other types of attacks, the victim is usually notified that an exploit has occurred and is given instructions for how to recover from the attack. Payment is often demanded in a virtual currency, such as bitcoin, so that the cybercriminal's identity isn't known. [U][/U] [COLOR=#ff0000][U]Heuristics and BB[/U][/COLOR] Heuristics inspects the CODE of a file and tries to guess what that code does, and/or checks it for similarities with already known malware to detect new variants. A behavior blocker monitors the ACTIONS performed by a program in real-time like a HIPS does, and steps in when it detects potentially malicious behavior. There is a grey area between the two, as some AVs' heuristics are somewhat behavior-blocker-like (using emulation). [COLOR=#ff0000][U]Antivirus Signatures[/U][/COLOR] A virus signature is the fingerprint of a virus. It is a set of unique data, or bits of code, that allow it to be identified. Anti-virus software uses a virus signature to find a virus in a computer file system, allowing to detect, quarantine and remove the virus. In the anti-virus software, the virus signature is referred to as a definition file or DAT file. [U][/U] [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Top
