Rootkit

Destructive malware will utilize popular communication tools to spread, including worms sent through email and instant messages, Trojan horses dropped from web sites, and virus-infected files downloaded from peer-to-peer connections. Malware will also seek to exploit existing vulnerabilities on systems making their entry quiet and easy (Malware). Malware is able to accomplish this by its works to remain unnoticed, either by actively hiding or by simply not making its presence on a system known to the user. The type of malware that could be used is a Rootkit Malware. A rootkit is a type of software designed to hide the fact that an operating system has been compromised, sometimes by replacing vital executable. Rootkits allow viruses and malware to “hide in plain sight” by disguising as necessary files that your antivirus software will overlook (What is a Rootkit Virus?). Owners are able to implement files, monitor what’s being down on the computer and change the systems on the…

involves the hacker implanting a virus within the network that can replicate and spread across the systems. Mandatory Notification: The team’s strategy to mitigate this was all policy based. Worm Intrusion: For this concern, the team utilized every technology control available. Patch management was implemented to ensure vulnerabilities within the software was mitigated. Logging and remote access policies Round Four The last round involved rootkit, Trojan attack, and virus attacks threats…

the cybercriminal demands money in return for not disclosing the compromised data. Malware and Ransomware are the methods cybercriminals use to hold data hostage until the establishment or individual who owns the data pays the demanded ransom amount. According to the report, this type of data breach will be the main threat to organizations in 2016: In particular, a threat to mission critical assets and mHealth devices. 3. Nation State Actors Nation State Actors sponsors threat groups launching…

Malware was coined in 1990 by scientist Yisrael Radi. Although Malware was known as a different name before 1990, the purpose of Malware is still the same. Malware is defined as malicious software that is installed and designed with the purpose of infecting the user’s computer system. Malware can either affect the user individually or it can effect and damage the entire organization. The victim circumstances depend on the hacker’s intent. Although Malware is designed for malicious intent, the…

café’s. Next step would be to be smart when clicking on unknown sources on social media or email’s that you don’t know who they are from but people sometimes get careless so its better to have a good anti-virus system on your device. Addition to the above malware, there is another one called Rootkit. Root deals with the administration accounts on Unix and Linux computers, while the kit deals with software components. The way rootkit works is by allowing a(n) hacker/attacker to again…

downloaded or purchased from iTunes, Amazon, Microsoft Media Centre, Pandora and other popular online music stores. Some software even include an embedded audio/video format converter. This also discredit all the time and money spent for the DRM technologies. DRM also discourages customers as they feel that Digital Rights Management tools are not transparent enough to them. Some even consider DRM tools as invasive. One notorious example is the Sony BMG rootkit scandal. In the mid-2000s, Sony…

patches regularly. Red hat security advisories will be monitored for any compatibility issues that may arise from time to time. This will be usable for critical and non-critical related updates automatically and continuously. Anti-Virus on Linux Anti-virus is a must have for any and all operating systems, especially on an enterprise environment. Linux traditionally has less virus directed at it, it’s still a concern that cannot be taken lightly. While malware is usually not created to attack…

Data then resides on computer registers while the CPU makes use of it. This can leave it vulnerable to rootkits if machines are not sufficiently safeguarded. Endpoint Data Leakage Prevention (EDLP) is critical to catch unauthorized information leaving a network in case there is a problem with a rootkit. EDLP is also critical for archived data to ensure it does not leave the network unexpectedly. Data in motion is also a critical state. Data in motion is data in the state transmission on the…

default login and password. Security Threats and vulnerabilities: Denial of Service: In the Liberty Beverage Corporation network the router was rate limited to prevent your Web server being overwhelmed and filters were added to tell your router to drop packets from obvious sources of attack. Worm, virus, and Trojan horses: Anti-virus software will be running continuously and patched regularly. Man-in-the middle attacks: Strong encryption between the client/laptops and the Liberty Beverage…

Most, if not all, computers can be inflicted by Malicious software (Malware) are hard to fix an infection found in the system. It can lead to hacking, leaking of valuable information and a vulnerable threat to security. It requires no intervention to propagate across computer networks like the flu shot. Moreover, there are many types of malware like Trojan horses, viruses, worms, rootkits, spyware which penetrates specific application to deteriorate the system thus stealing confidential data…