other malware types

keyloggers

tracking keystrokes

what other data logging an keylogging software do

clipboard logging, screen logging, instant messaging, search engine queries

logic bomb

waits for an event to occur and then a bomb will be detonated

what kinds of changes can a logic bomb have

time bomb that wipes out system info

user events when user logs in and bomb executes

how to prevent logic bomb

electronic monitorign and constant auditing

why is it difficult to recognize logic bombs

they areeuqniue and dontn have predefines signatures

rootkit

modifes cor esystem files annd is invisible to the os and anti-virus

why is it hard to identify a rootkit

becuase it hids within the kernal of the os

hwot o find and remove rootkits

anti-malware, use a remover specific to the rootkit, secure boot with uefi