HACKERS

Detecting Trojans and Viruses

A Trojan can be detected in many ways. Port scanning, which can prove very effective if you know what to

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 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,

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

A virus represents the oldest form of malware and is by far the best known to the public. But what

Ethical hackers should be mindful of the web of laws that relates to the deployment and use of malware. Over