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- 1Malware is short for malicious software, meaning software that can be used to compromise computer functions, steal data, bypass access controls, or otherwise cause harm to the host computer. Malware is a broad term that refers to a variety of malicious programs.Adware
bot
bug
Ransomware
Rootkit
Spyware
virus
worm
Trojan Horse
Spam
- 2How to Avoid Malware From a website: if you install something in a website, and each time you enter you have to install it its a bad website. From e-mail: Do not trust anything associated with a spam e-mail. From physical media: a disc or flash drive with an infected file on it. From a pop-up window: Some pop-up windows or boxes will attempt to corner you into downloading software Some programs attempt to install malware as a part of their own installation process. From illegal file-sharing services No matter which browser you use, keeping it current is vital to preventing infection. You must run an antivirus program to be safe. Keep it updated.Example
Bots: Bots are software programs created to automatically perform specific operations
bug: typically exist in the source code or compilers of a program.
ransomware: restricts user access to the computer system.
rootkit: software designed to remotely access or control a computer without being detected by users or security programs.
Spyware: spying on user activity without their knowledge.
Trojan Horse: file or program to trick users into downloading and installing malware.
virus:malware that is capable of copying itself and spreading to other computers.
worms: spread over computer networks
Spam: sending of mass unsolicited
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