Malware Concepts and Components

Question 1

Define Malware

Answer 1

Any software designed with malicious intent

Question 2

Infection Methods

Answer 2

Email attachments
Downloading and Installing from Untrusted Sources
OS or software vulnerability

Question 3

Malware Components

Answer 3

Downloaders/Droppers
Crypto/Obfuscation
Payloads and Exploits