IT Security

Trojans

One of the older and potentially widely misunderstood forms of malware is the Trojan. Simply put, a Trojan is a

A relatively new type of software is scareware. This type of malware warns the victim of potential harm that could

Adware is a well-known type of malware. Many systems are actively infected with this type of malware from the various

Spyware can be placed on a system in a number of different ways, each offering its own benefits. Once the

Spyware is a type of malware that is designed to collect and forward information regarding a victim’s activities to an

Worms are an advanced form of malware, compared to viruses, and have different goals in many cases. One of the

When we speak of viruses, the topic of worms is not far behind. They are another major menace. Unlike viruses,

Creating a virus is a process that can be very complicated or something that happens with a few button clicks

Modern viruses come in many varieties: ■ A system or boot sector virus is designed to infect and place its

The process of developing a virus is very methodical. The author is concerned with creating an effective virus that can