malware

malware

1. spyware

   • Spyware is unwanted software that infiltrates your computing device, stealing your internet usage data and sensitive information. Spyware is classified as a type of malware — malicious software designed to gain access to or damage your computer, often without your knowledge.

2. trojan

   • In computing, a Trojan horse (or simply trojan) is any malware which misleads users of its true intent.

3. virus

   • A computer virus is a type of computer program that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code

4. botnet

   • A botnet is a number of Internet-connected devices, each of which is running one or more bots

5. phishing

   • • Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information or data, such as usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, or other sensitive details by impersonating oneself as a trustworthy entity in a digital communication.

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