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Choose your favorite Distro Linux!
Anonymous Poll
37%
Arch
6%
Gentoo
58%
Debian/Ubuntu
MALWARE CLASSES

β€’ VIRUS = Code that propagates (replicates) across systems with user intervention.

β€’ WORM = Code that self-propagates/replicates across systems without requiring user intervention.

β€’ BOT = Automated process that interacts with other network services.

β€’ TROJAN = Malware that is often disguised as legitimate software
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β€’ RANSOMWARE = Malware that holds the victim's data hostage by cryptography or other means

β€’ ROOTKIT = Masks its existence or the existence of other software

β€’ BACKDOOR = Enables a remote attacker to have access to or send commands to a compromised computer

β€’ RAT = Remote Access Trojan, similar to a backdoor

β€’ INFO STEALER = Steals victims information, passwords, or other personal data

β€’ HACKTOOL = Admin tools or programs that may be used by hackers to attack computer systems and networks. These programs are not generally malicious

β€’ HOAX = Program may deliver a false warning about a computer virus or install a fake AV

β€’ DROPPER/DOWNLOADER = Designed to "install" or download some sort of malware

β€’ ADWARE = Automatically renders advertisements in order to generate revenue for its author.

β€’ PUP/PUA = Potentially Unwanted Program, sometimes added to a system without the user's knowledge or approval
Which OS do you prefer to have in your company or work?
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Windows
8%
Mac
68%
Linux