Malicious Code (Malware)
- Code that attempts to bypass authorization safeguards and/or perform unauthorized functions
Types
Virus
- Malicious, self-replicating program
- Embeds itself into other code
Worm
- Malicious stand-alone program
- Often targets network resources
Trojan
- Malicious program disguised as a benevolent resource
Logic Bomb
- Malicious program set up to execute when a specific system event occurs