Malware

Malware

1. virus - it will add itself to a file on your computer and, every time the file is opened, the virus runs and once more seeks out other files to infect. A virus will often be designed to delete or corrupt data.

   • Scareware - Scareware will cause a pop-up to appear on your screen which will say something like 'Your computer has a virus. In reality, you do not actually have a virus.

2. Worm - it tries to copy itself so many times that the whole system runs out of resources and crashes. In 2000, it managed to infect nearly 10% of all internet connected computers, causing an estimated $8 billion in damages.

3. Trojan - You play the game, but meanwhile it is running in the background carrying out its real intent - maybe letting someone else access to your computer.

   • Rootkits - Rootkits give other people permissions and access to your computer, allowing them to take it over remotely and do whatever they like.

4. Spyware - Spyware stays hidden out of view and is designed to spy on your computer, looking for personal information, passwords and so on.

5. Ransomware - Ransomware encrypts critical files and data, making them unusable.