Malware

Malware

1. Adware

   • This malware can force your browser to display unwanted pop-up advertisements.

2. Click fraud

   • Click fraud malware aims to use your computer resources to open certain web sites and send a mouse click to the adverts. Every click makes them money.

3. Spyware

4. Computer Virus

   • A virus will often be designed to delete or corrupt data.

5. Rootkits

6. Pharming

   • Click fraud malware aims to use your computer resources to open certain web sites and send a mouse click to the adverts. Every click makes them money.
   • To all intents and purposes the site looks exactly the same to you. The only difference that you might notice is that the URL will be different from the genuine shop's address.

7. Worm

   • One of the most famous worms is the ILOVEYOU email worm. In 2000, it managed to infect nearly 10% of all internet connected computers, causing an estimated $8 billion in damages.

8. Trojan

   • Named after the famous Greek story of the Trojan Horse.

9. Ransomware

10. Scareware