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What is malware?
Malware is intrusive software that is designed to damage and destroy computers and computer systems. Malware is a contraction for “malicious software.” Examples of common malware include viruses, worms, Trojan viruses, spyware, adware, and ransomware.
How can you detect if there is malware infect in your system?
A slow computer. Malware often affects the speed of your device while you are using the internet or applications.
When your system is working harder than it normally would. This could be due to malware taking up valuable resources.
A loss of disk space. If you feel your available disk space has suddenly diminished, it could be because malware is on your hard drive.
What are the different types of malware?
Different types of malware have unique traits and characteristics. Types of malware include the following:
1. A virus is the most common type of malware that can execute itself and spread by infecting other programs or files.
2. A worm can self-replicate without a host program and typically spreads without any interaction from the malware authors.
3. A Trojan horse is designed to appear as a legitimate software program to gain access to a system. Once activated following installation, Trojans can execute their malicious functions.
4. Spyware collects information and data on the device and user, as well as observes the user's activity without their knowledge.
5. Ransomware infects a user's system and encrypts its data. Cybercriminals then demand a ransom payment from the victim in exchange for decrypting the system's data.
6. A rootkit obtains administrator-level access to the victim's system. Once installed, the program gives threat actors root or privileged access to the system.
Here are some Security Tips for Malware Prevention:
- Install anti-virus and anti-spyware software
- Keep your software updated
- Implement email security and spam protection
- Watch out for malicious or compromised websites
- Be wary of links and attachments
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