Answer to Question #272017 in Computer Networks for katy

Question

One method of classifying the various instances of malware is by using the primary trait that the malware possesses. Identify four primary traits and give two examples of malware that have the primary trait infection

Answer 1

Four primary malware traits

Circulation .Some malware has primary trait of spreading rapidly to other systems to impact large number users

Infection – Some malware has primary trait of infect or embed itself into that system

Concealment - Some malware has as its primary trait avoiding detection by concealing its presence from scanners

 Payload capabilities - When payload capabilities are the primary focus of malware, the focus is on what nefarious action the malware performs.

Two types of malware have the primary trait of infection are viruses and worms.