The term “malware” encompasses various types of attacks including spyware, viruses, and worms. Malware uses a vulnerability to breach a network when a user clicks a “planted” dangerous link or email attachment, which is used to install malicious software inside the system.

Malware and malicious files inside a computer system can:

• Deny access to the critical components of the network


• Obtain information by retrieving data from the hard drive


• Disrupt the system or even render it inoperable


• Malware is so common that there is a large variety of modus operandi.

"The five different types of malware are viruses, trogans, worms, ransomeware, and spyware. Our website educates users about the different types of malware, and gives them some notorious examples of each one. Additionally, we hope that our website prompts users to be cautious on the internet and protect themselves from malware."
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