Malware
Following are several more malware types that we define shortly:
| Malware Type | Definition |
|---|---|
| Logic Bomb | Malware triggered when a logical condition becomes true. |
| Time Bomb | Malware triggered at specific dates/times. |
| Zero-Day Bomb | Malware that quietly and secretly exists on a device. |
| Dropper | Malware that delivers ('drops') other malware. |
| Browser Hijacker | Malware taking control of the browser application. |
| Tool or Toolkit | Software that tests for the existence of vulnerabilities in a system. |
| Scareware or Hoax | False warning of malware to scare or to abuse a user financially. |
These notes by Miriam Briskman are licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 and based on sources.