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Code injection

Computer bug exploit caused by invalid data

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Polymorphic engine

Type of computer program

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Rootkit

Software designed to enable access to unauthorized locations in a computer

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Watering hole attack

Computer attack strategy

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Crimeware

Class of malware designed specifically to automate cybercrime

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Wiper (malware)

Malware designed to erase files on the host computer

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Targeted threat
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Browser hijacking

Form of unwanted software

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Cyberweapon

Malware agent

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Dropper (malware)

Windows-platform based computer malware

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Polymorphic code

Self-modifying program code designed to defeat anti-virus programs or reverse engineering

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Logic bomb

Intentional delayed sabotage of a computer program with activation subject to conditions

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