Glossary: Modern Vulnerabilities, Malware and Physical Attacks

Indicator

Also written: indicators, indicators of compromise

A clue that malicious activity has happened, such as a new file extension, beaconing or a held-open alarm. The exam gives you indicators and asks which attack fits.

Where the book teaches it

Chapter 3: Malware, part 1: ransomware, trojans, worms, spyware and adware
Chapter 4: Malware, part 2: viruses, rootkits, keyloggers, logic bombs and fileless malware
Chapter 5: Physical attacks
Chapter 6: What's next

Related terms

Malware