A backdoor is a malware type that negates normal authentication procedures to access a system. As a result, remote access is granted to resources within an application, such as databases and file servers, giving perpetrators the ability to remotely issue system commands and update malware.Backdoor installation is achieved by taking advantage of ...
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Spyware is a type of malicious software -- or malware -- that is installed on a computing device without the end user's knowledge. It invades the device, steals sensitive information and internet usage data, and relays it to advertisers, data firms or external users.What does spyware actually do? The better you understand how spyware works, the ...
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Gone are the days when you had to click to “accept” a download or install a software update in order to become infected. Now, just opening a compromised web page could allow dangerous code to install on your device.A drive-by download will usually take advantage of (or “exploit”) a browser, app, or operating system that is out of date ...
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Malvertising — or malicious advertising — is a relatively new cyberattack technique that injects malicious code within digital ads. Difficult to detect by both internet users and publishers, these infected ads are usually served to consumers through legitimate advertising networks. Because ads are displayed to all website visitors, virtually ...
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