diff --git a/malware.md b/malware.md index 9fa348a..beb648f 100644 --- a/malware.md +++ b/malware.md @@ -18,19 +18,19 @@ title: Malware Techniques | 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 | +| **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.| +| **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 |