Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) are software programs that are generally not malicious but may exhibit behavior that can be considered annoying or unwanted. These can include things like unwanted toolbars or pop-up ads.
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's files and demands a ransom payment in order to restore access to the files.
Crypto malware, also known as cryptojacking, is a type of malware that uses a victim's computing power to mine cryptocurrency without their knowledge or permission.
Fileless viruses are a type of malware that exists only in the memory of a computer and do not leave any trace on the hard drive.
Botnets are networks of compromised computers that are controlled by a third party and can be used to carry out various malicious activities, such as distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks or spamming.
The Ring Protection Model is a security model used in operating systems that separates the system into different "rings" with varying levels of access and privilege. This helps to prevent malicious programs from gaining access to sensitive areas of the system.
User mode and kernel mode are two different modes in which an operating system can run. In user mode, the operating system limits the actions that a program can perform, while in kernel mode, the program has full access to the system and can perform any action.
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