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    The document discusses different types of malicious code threats including viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, and ransomware. It provides definitions and descriptions of each type of threat, explaining that viruses replicate by attaching to other programs, Trojan horses perform desired tasks but also have hidden undesirable functions, worms self-replicate without needing a host program, logic bombs carry out malicious functions at specific times or conditions, and ransomware encrypts or locks files until a ransom is paid.

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    The document discusses different types of malicious code threats including viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, and ransomware. It provides definitions and descriptions of each type of threat, explaining that viruses replicate by attaching to other programs, Trojan horses perform desired tasks but also have hidden undesirable functions, worms self-replicate without needing a host program, logic bombs carry out malicious functions at specific times or conditions, and ransomware encrypts or locks files until a ransom is paid.

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    The document discusses different types of malicious code threats including viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, and ransomware. It provides definitions and descriptions of each type of threat, explaining that viruses replicate by attaching to other programs, Trojan horses perform desired tasks but also have hidden undesirable functions, worms self-replicate without needing a host program, logic bombs carry out malicious functions at specific times or conditions, and ransomware encrypts or locks files until a ransom is paid.

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    Wesleyan University-Philippines

    “Building People, Transforming Lives”

    Information and
    Assurance Security
    CSPC 15
    Threats and
    Vulnerabilities
    Wesleyan University-Philippines
    “Building People, Transforming Lives”

    Malicious Code

    Malicious code refers to viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, and
    any other software created for the purpose of attacking a platform.

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    “Building People, Transforming Lives”

    Virus

    A code segment that replicates by attaching copies of itself to existing


    executables. The new copy of the virus is executed when a user executes the new
    host program. The virus may include an additional "payload" that triggers when
    specific conditions are met.

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    “Building People, Transforming Lives”

    Common Types Of Computer


    Viruses

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    “Building People, Transforming Lives”

    Trojan Horse

    A program that performs a desired task, but that also includes unexpected
    and undesirable functions. For example, consider an editing program for a
    multiuser system. This program could be modified to randomly and unexpectedly
    delete a user’s files each time they perform a useful function (e.g., editing).

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    “Building People, Transforming Lives”

    Worm

    A self-replicating program that is self-contained and does not require a host


    program or user intervention. Worms commonly use network services to
    propagate to other host systems.

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    “Building People, Transforming Lives”

    Logic Bomb

    This type of malicious code is a set of instructions secretly and intentionally


    inserted into a program or software system to carry out a malicious function at a
    predisposed time and date or when a specific condition is met.

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    Ransomware

    Is a type of malicious code that blocks or limits access to a system by


    locking the entire screen or by locking down or encrypting specific files until a
    ransom is paid.

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