Important Terminologies related to Cyber Security

Malware:-

             It describes all forms of malicious software designed to damage a computer. Common forms include viruses, Trojans worms and ransomware.

Virus:-

          A type of malware aimed to corrupt, erases or modify information on a computer before spreading to others. In more recent years, viruses like stuxnet have caused physical damage.

Ransomware:-

           A form of malware that deliberately prevents you from accessing files on your computer- holding your data hostage. It will typically encrypt files and request that a ransom be paid in order to have them decrypted or recovered. For example, WannaCry Ransomware

Trojan Horse:-

          A piece of malware that often allows a hacker to gain remote access to a computer through a “back door”.

Worm:-

            A piece of malware that can replicate itself in order to spread the infection to other connected computers.

Phishing:-

     A technique used by hackers to obtain sensitive information.

Antivirus Software:-

           It is a program or set of programs that are designed to prevent, search for, detect, and remove software viruses, and other malicious software like worms, Trojans adware, and more.

Spam:-

          It refers to unsolicited commercial email (UCE) or Unsolicited Bulk Email (UBE).

Spyware:-

         It is unwanted software that infiltrates your computing device, stealing your internet usage data and sensitive information. Spyware is classified as a type of malware-malicious software designed to gain access to or damage your computer, often without your knowledge.