This chapter discusses malicious software (malware) in categories: computer viruses and worms, rootkits, botnets and other families. Among the many possible ways to name and classify malware, we use groupings based on characteristics—including propagation tactics and malware motives—that aid discussion and understanding. We consider why it can be hard to stop malware from entering systems, to detect it, and to remove it.
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van Oorschot, P. C. (2021). Malicious Software. In Information Security and Cryptography (pp. 183–211). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83411-1_7
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