Malware:

1. Malware:

    • Description: Malware (malicious software) encompasses various harmful programs designed to compromise computers, networks, or servers.
    • Examples:
      • Ransomware: Encrypts victim data and demands payment for decryption.
      • Fileless Malware: Uses legitimate system tools for attacks, making detection challenging.
      • Spyware: Secretly collects user web activity without consent.
      • Adware: Watches online behavior to display targeted ads.
      • Trojans: Disguised as legitimate software, often spread via phishing or bait websites.
      • Worms: Self-replicating programs that spread across computers1.