From 829eeb881b1ab7f977f3a4451904c4c686a184bb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ashok Lobo Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:17:31 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Updated the topic as per task 5628377 --- windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/criteria.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/criteria.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/criteria.md index 1f07f8975c..12e405077b 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/criteria.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/criteria.md @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ manager: dansimp audience: ITPro ms.collection: M365-security-compliance ms.topic: article -ms.date: 10/04/2021 +ms.date: 12/13/2021 search.appverid: met150 ms.technology: windows-sec --- @@ -49,6 +49,8 @@ Microsoft classifies most malicious software into one of the following categorie * **Backdoor:** A type of malware that gives malicious hackers remote access to and control of your device. +* **Command and Control:** A type of malware that infects your device and establishes communication with the hackers’ command-and-control server to receive instructions. Once communication is established, hackers can send commands that can steal data, shut down and reboot the device, and disrupt web services. + * **Downloader:** A type of malware that downloads other malware onto your device. It must connect to the internet to download files. * **Dropper:** A type of malware that installs other malware files onto your device. Unlike a downloader, a dropper doesn't have to connect to the internet to drop malicious files. The dropped files are typically embedded in the dropper itself.