Main Types of Malware
What are the main types of malware?
The main types of malware include:
- Viruses: Malicious code that attaches to legitimate files or programs and spreads when executed, often damaging systems or data.
- Worms: Self-replicating malware that spreads across networks without the need for human interaction, exploiting vulnerabilities to infect multiple systems.
- Trojans: Malware disguised as legitimate software that, once installed, provides unauthorized access or causes harm to the system.
- Ransomware: Encrypts files or locks systems, demanding payment (ransom) to restore access.
- Spyware: Secretly monitors user activity, often stealing sensitive information like passwords, financial data, or browsing habits.
- Adware: Displays unwanted ads, often slowing down systems and exposing users to additional malicious content…
- Viruses: Malicious code that attaches to legitimate files or programs and spreads when executed, often damaging systems or data.
- Worms: Self-replicating malware that spreads across networks without the need for human interaction, exploiting vulnerabilities to infect multiple systems.
- Trojans: Malware disguised as legitimate software that, once installed, provides unauthorized access or causes harm to the system.
- Ransomware: Encrypts files or locks systems, demanding payment (ransom) to restore access.
- Spyware: Secretly monitors user activity, often stealing sensitive information like passwords, financial data, or browsing habits.
- Adware: Displays unwanted ads, often slowing down systems and exposing users to additional malicious content…
- Viruses: Malicious code that attaches to legitimate files or programs and spreads when executed, often damaging systems or data.
- Worms: Self-replicating malware that spreads across networks without the need for human interaction, exploiting vulnerabilities to infect multiple systems.
- Trojans: Malware disguised as legitimate software that, once installed, provides unauthorized access or causes harm to the system.
- Ransomware: Encrypts files or locks systems, demanding payment (ransom) to restore access.
- Spyware: Secretly monitors user activity, often stealing sensitive information like passwords, financial data, or browsing habits.
- Adware: Displays unwanted ads, often slowing down systems and exposing users to additional malicious content…
