eager

"Sebastian G." <seppi@seppig.de> wrote in message
news:5qmpucF10nml1U1@mid.dfncis.de...
> eager wrote:


> malware = malicious software = software written with malicious intent


Thanks for your reply!

I have also found, "malware = malicious code = computer programs created to
break into computers or to create havoc on computers. The most common
types of malware are viruses, worms, logic bombs, Trojan horses, and back
doors."

So, code, software, program seem to be used interchangeably .... On the
other hand, when I scanned the computer for viruses, using AntiVir, I got
different warnings for viruses, different warning for trojan horses and
different warning for malware. Confusing, isn't it?



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>> What is the difference between the malware and the viruses?
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> virus: a program that infects other programs


I guess, malware is a general term that refers to viruses, worms, logic
bombs, trojan horses and back doors, then, right?


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>> I know that Trojan horses are kind of spyware
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> Not necessarily. A trojan horse is supposed to provide access to a third
> party, it might but doesn't have to be used to transmit personal data to
> this third party.
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>> and do not damage the computer,
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> Of course they can, and most do.
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>> worms are dangerous for networks rather than for a stand-alone PC,
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> Worms are viruses that replicate among network boundaries.
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>> I am also trying to understand the difference between access deny, delete
>> and move to quarantine options.
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> There is none: the system is compromised and cannot be trusted anymore.