Types of attacks Malicious code: includes execution of viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and active web scripts with intent to destroy or steal information Hoaxes: transmission of a virus hoax with a real virus attached; more devious form of attack
Types of attacks Malicious code: includes execution of viruses, worms, Trojan horses, andactive web scripts with intent to destroy or steal information Hoaxes: transmission of a virus hoax with a real virus attached; moredevious form of attack