Cradlepoint MBR1400 - Malware

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Kbyte
Kilobyte.
L2TP
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol.
LAN
Local Area Network.
Latency
The amount of time that it takes a packet to get from the
one point to another on a network. Also referred to as
delay.
LED
Light Emitting Diode.
Legacy
Older devices or technology.
Local Area Network
LAN. A group of computers in a building that usually
access files from a server.
LPR/LPD
“Line Printer Requestor”/”Line Printer Daemon”. A TCP/IP
protocol for transmitting streams of printer data.
MAC Address
A unique hardware ID assigned to every Ethernet adapter
by the manufacturer.
Malware
Malware stands for 'malicious software'. It is any type of
code or program cyber attackers use to perform malicious
actions. Traditionally there have been different types of
malware based on their capabilities and means of
propagation, as listed below. However, these technical
distinctions are no longer relevant as modern malware
combines the characteristics from each of these in a single
program.
• Virus: A type of malware that spreads by infecting
other files, rather than existing in a standalone
manner. Viruses often – though not always – spread
through human interaction, such as opening an
infected file or application.
• Worm: A type of malware that can propagate
automatically, typically without requiring any human
interaction for it to spread. Worms often spread
across networks, though they can also infect
systems through other means, such as USB keys. An
example of a worm is Conficker, which infected
millions of computer systems starting in 2008 and is
still active today.
• Trojan: A shortened form of "Trojan Horse", this type
of malware appears to have a legitimate or at least
benign use, but masks a hidden sinister function. For
example, you may download and install a free
screensaver which actually works well as a
screensaver. But that software could also be
malicious, it will infect your computer once you install
it.