![]() Malware is a virus or malicious software insidiously installed on your computer. It only takes malware to turn your computer into a zombie. The worst part is that it all can happen without you having the slightest idea about it. Infect other computers or IT systems with malware ( ransomware, spyware, …).Attack other computers ( DDoS attacks, for example).Botnets are entire networks of computers controlled and instructed to do many kinds of hostile things, such as: The term botnet is a portmanteau word made with the terms ‘ro bot‘ and ‘ network’. Together, all these infected computers will form a botnet (or a zombie army). Very often, they will make it “work” with other zombies. But instead of aiming only to install a keylogger and steal your personal data, the malicious software will transform your computer into a zombie: thanks to this infection, the hackers can control it remotely. Worry it might happen to you? Follow our advice on how to prevent your computer from becoming a zombie.Ī zombie computer is the result of a cyber-attack similar to a traditional Trojan horse attack (a malicious code wrapped inside a regular behaving code). For example, a hacker could use your device to send out spam or, even worse, to attack other computers or IT systems. A zombie attack aimed either to steal your sensitive information or to make your computer do things that it normally shouldn’t. See User Agreement for details.“Zombie” is the term used when an attacker takes control of your computer without your knowledge. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests – not for your personal benefit or privacy.Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG authorized purpose. ![]() At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS.The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations.Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only.īy using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions: System Administration, Networking and Security Instituteĭepartment of Defense Commercial Wireless Knowledge Management Community of Practice The Operations Security Professional's Association The Network Reliability and Interoperability Council Unified Cross Domain Management Office (UCDMO) (formerly CDSWG) N6 Space, Information Warfare, Command and Control Theater Network Operations & Security Centerĭepartment of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program US Army Computer Emergency Response Team - Computer Network Operations ![]() United States Computer Emergency Readiness TeamĪir Force Public Key Infrastructure System Program Office The Official Department of Defence Website for DoD Issuances The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) Project of the Strategic Initiatives Branch of the National Cyber Security Division(NCSD) Office of the ASD, NII (Networks & Information Integration) ![]() National Information Assurance Partnership Multinational Information Sharing (formerly AITS-JPO) Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI)Ĭomputer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) - US DOJĬyber Security & Information Assurance (formerly the IATAC)ĭoD's Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Cybersecurity (CS) ProgramĭoD Information Technology Standards and Profile Registry (DISR) ![]()
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