Blended Threat

Classified as a computer attack, a blended threat operates with the intention of causing as much damage as possible. The process of deterioration is much faster due to the combination and characteristics of the programs. A blended threat often uses traits found in worms and viruses, taking advantage of weaknesses found in computers, networks and other devices. An attack using the blended threat approach can transmit viruses through email by attaching malicious content. A Trojan horse is usually packed into an HTML script, capable of causing great damage to the recipient’s computer.In ordered to be placed in this category, these programs must meet the following criteria: • Consists of multiple payloads - This means it is capable of initiating a DOS attack, installing a backdoor Trojan or corrupting a local network. • Can be duplicated or distributed in various ways - This can be through emails, media sharing sites or even copying itself to the registry from locations that have already been compromised. • Uses multiple methods of attack - Attacks can be made by compromising executable extensions, modifying multiple registry keys or modifying HTML scripts.