Adware, short for advertising-supported software, is a type of potentially unwanted program (PUP) or malware that delivers advertisements to users’ computers or devices without their consent or knowledge. Adware is designed to generate revenue for its creators by displaying intrusive advertisements, pop-ups, banners, or sponsored content on web browsers, desktops, or mobile apps. Key characteristics […]
Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) is a cybersecurity technology designed to prevent malware infections and protect organizations from advanced threats by sanitizing incoming files and documents. CDR solutions analyze files for malicious content, remove any potentially harmful elements, and reconstruct clean files with the same functionality but without the associated security risks. The process of
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A fileless attack, also known as a fileless malware attack or memory-based attack, is a type of cyber attack that does not rely on traditional malware files being stored on the victim’s system. Instead, fileless attacks leverage legitimate system tools, processes, or vulnerabilities to execute malicious code directly in the system’s memory, making them difficult
Malvertising, a portmanteau of “malicious advertising,” refers to the practice of distributing malware through online advertising networks or platforms. Malvertising involves cybercriminals embedding malicious code or malware into legitimate online advertisements, which are then served to users as they browse websites or interact with online content. When users click on or interact with these malicious
Malware, short for malicious software, is any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network. Unlike software that causes unintentional harm due to some deficiency, malware is developed with the explicit intent to inflict harm or exploit devices for the gain of others. The term encompasses a variety of
A Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is a type of malicious software (malware) that allows an attacker to remotely control a victim’s computer or device without their knowledge or consent. RATs are designed to provide attackers with unauthorized access to the victim’s system, enabling them to perform a wide range of malicious activities, such as stealing
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A rootkit is a type of malicious software (malware) designed to conceal unauthorized access to a computer system or to provide persistent, privileged access to a compromised system while remaining hidden from detection by antivirus software and other security tools. Rootkits typically operate at the lowest levels of a computer’s operating system (OS), often targeting
Spyware is a type of malicious software (malware) that is designed to secretly monitor and collect information about a user’s activities on a computer or device without their consent. Once installed, spyware operates covertly in the background, recording keystrokes, capturing screenshots, logging website visits, tracking online behavior, and harvesting sensitive information such as login credentials,
A zero-day vulnerability, often referred to as a zero-day exploit, is a type of security vulnerability in software or hardware that is unknown to the vendor or developer of the affected product. This means that there are no patches, fixes, or mitigations available to address the vulnerability at the time it is discovered. As a
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A Zombie Computer, also known as a zombie, is a computer system that has been compromised by malware and is under the control of a malicious actor or botmaster without the knowledge or consent of the legitimate owner. Zombies are typically part of a larger network of compromised computers, known as a botnet, which is
