Chapter 9: Malware and Other Digital Attacks
The difference between a threat and a treat is one letter. Malware is a treat depending on which side of the malware you're on. Malware is probably one of the biggest threats we have from a security perspective, for our networks in a professional capacity as well as our own private networks and devices.
As you read through this chapter, you will gain a greater understanding and awareness regarding what malware is, what it's designed to do, and the various methods of how malware infects a target.
In this chapter, we will cover the following main topics:
- So, what is malware?
- What is a Trojan?
- Viruses and worms
- Denial of Service (DoS) threats
- Session-hijacking threats
- Master list of countermeasures ...
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