From 3b32f000218a59360c379a1af8047c13f0ea0d86 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amanda Rousseau Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2017 16:44:25 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] adding reference malware --- malware.md | 20 ++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+) diff --git a/malware.md b/malware.md index ab6b1af..3bc2a41 100644 --- a/malware.md +++ b/malware.md @@ -13,6 +13,26 @@ title: Malware Techniques | ------------ |:------------:|:------------:|:------------:|:------------:|:------------:| | ![alt text](https://securedorg.github.io/images/rightarrow.png) | ![alt text](https://securedorg.github.io/images/rightarrow.png) | ![alt text](https://securedorg.github.io/images/rightarrow.png) | ![alt text](https://securedorg.github.io/images/rightarrow.png) | ![alt text](https://securedorg.github.io/images/rightarrow.png) | ![alt text](https://securedorg.github.io/images/rightarrow.png) | + +## Malware Classes + +| Class | Description | +| --- | --- | +| ###Virus | code that propagates (replicates) across systems with user intervention | +| ###Worm | code that self-propagates/replicates across systems without requiring user intervention | +| ###Bot | automated process that interacts with other network services | +| ###Trojan | malware that is often disguised as legitimate software | +| ###Ransomware | malware that holds the victim's data hostage by cryptography or other means | +| ###Rootkit | masks its existence or the existence of other software | +| ###Backdoor | enables a remote attacker to have access to or send commands to a compromised computer | +| ###RAT | Remote Access Trojan, similar to a backdoor | +| ###Info Stealer | steals victims information, passwords, or other personal data | +| ###HackTool | admin tools or programs that may be used by hackers to attack computer systems and networks. These programs are not generally malicious | +| ###Hoax | program may deliver a false warning about a computer virus or install a fake AV | +| ###Dropper/Downloader | designed to "install" or download some sort of malware | +| ###Adware | automatically renders advertisements in order to generate revenue for its author.| +| ###PUP/PUA | Potentially Unwanted Program, sometimes added to a system without the user's knowledge or approval | + ## Techniques Overview * [Compression](#compression) * [Obfuscation](#obfuscation)