Malware

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Malware: what is it?

Malicious software is software designed to harm computers and networks. It can infiltrate the system without your knowledge and perform malicious actions.

How is malware distributed?

Malicious software can be distributed in a variety of ways. For example, through e-mail, through downloading files from the Internet, or through the installation of unreliable programs.

What types of malware exist?

There are many types of malware. For example, viruses, worms, Trojan horses and rootkits. Each of these species has its own characteristics and can cause different damage.

How to protect yourself from malware?

To protect against malware, you need to follow a few simple rules. For example, do not open suspicious emails or download files from untrusted sources. It is also recommended to use antivirus software.

What to do if your computer is infected with malware?

If you suspect that your computer is infected with malware, you should immediately contact a specialist. It will help you remove malware and restore your system.

Malware poses a serious threat to computers and networks. However, following simple security rules and using antivirus software will help protect your system from this threat.

Target

Many early infection programs (including xxx worms) were written as experiments or hoaxes. Today, both black hat hackers and governments use malware to steal personal, financial or business information.

Malicious software is sometimes widely used on government or corporate websites to collect or disrupt protected information.

Infectious malware

The most famous types of malware, viruses, and worms are known for how they spread, not for any particular type of behavior.

A computer virus is software that is embedded in any other executable software (including the operating system itself) without the knowledge and consent of the target user.

On the other hand, a worm is a single piece of malware that actively spreads over a network to infect other computers.

Types of malware

1. Computer worms

Computer worms spread through software vulnerabilities and spam email attachments. Once the worm is installed, it replicates itself on the system and silently modifies and deletes files without the user's knowledge. In addition to corrupting files, worms can also install backdoors that give hackers access to your device.

2. Virus

Like worms, viruses replicate once installed. The difference between them is that worms do not spread in different programs, but viruses do. He also added his own code in the process. Viruses often spread rapidly with the sole purpose of stealing sensitive information.

3. Trojan horse

The Trojan disguises itself as legitimate software in order to force users to install it. Usually these are games, free updates or antiviruses. There are many types of Trojans, each designed for different purposes. Some steal personal data, others delete or modify files. Trojans work by recording passwords, keystrokes, or installing other malware.

4. Spyware

Spyware is exactly what it sounds like. This is a type of malware that monitors the activities of users on the Internet. It collects personal data, including passwords, credit card numbers, and browsing history. Spyware is usually installed through software packages.

5. Ransomware

Ransomware is malware that steals user data and locks their devices until a certain amount is paid. It is often spread by clicking on unsafe email links, visiting malicious websites, and opening dangerous attachments.

6. Adware

While not programmed to steal user data, adware is very aggressive malware. It works by hacking into your computer system and displaying unwanted ads. Besides being annoying, it can be difficult to find and remove from your system.

7. Botnets

Some attackers are known to break into a user's computer system or device and perform malicious activities without the user's knowledge. They do this by infecting users' systems with malware, usually downloaded by unsuspecting targets.

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