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What Is Malware?

Malware is intrusive software that is designed to damage and destroy computers and computer systems. Malware is a contraction for “malicious software.” Examples of common malware includes viruses, worms, Trojan viruses, spyware, adware, and ransomware.

1. Trojans

A Trojan (or Trojan Horse) disguises itself as legitimate software with the purpose of tricking you into executing malicious software on your computer.

2. Spyware

Spyware invades your computer and attempts to steal your personal information such as credit card or banking information, web browsing data, and passwords to various accounts.

3. Adware

Adware is unwanted software that displays advertisements on your screen. Adware collects personal information from you to serve you with more personalized ads.

4. Rootkits

Rootkits enable unauthorized users to gain access to your computer without being detected.

5. Ransomware

Ransomware is designed to encrypt your files and block access to them until a ransom is paid.

6. Worms

A worm replicates itself by infecting other computers that are on the same network. They’re designed to consume bandwidth and interrupt networks.

7. Keyloggers

Keyloggers keep track of your keystrokes on your keyboard and record them on a log. This information is used to gain unauthorized access to your accounts.

How do I protect my network against malware?

Typically, businesses focus on preventative tools to stop breaches. By securing the perimeter, businesses assume they are safe. Some advanced malware, however, will eventually make their way into your network. As a result, it is crucial to deploy technologies that continually monitor and detect malware that has evaded perimeter defenses. Sufficient advanced malware protection requires multiple layers of safeguards along with high-level network visibility and intelligence.

How do I detect and respond to malware?

Malware will inevitably penetrate your network. You must have defenses that provide significant visibility and breach detection. In order to remove malware, you must be able to identify malicious actors quickly. This requires constant network scanning. Once the threat is identified, you must remove the malware from your network. Today's antivirus products are not enough to protect against advanced cyber threats. Learn how to update your antivirus strategy.

DO YOU EVER THINK THAT VIRUS AND MALWARE ARE SAME? WELL I DONT KNOW ABOUT IT  BUT I HAVE FINDED A TABLE FOR THIS AND

HERE ARE SOME DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 

MALWARE AND VIRUS

Difference Between Malware and Virus
Malware	Virus
Definition: Malware is a software which is designed to get unauthorised access of a computer system, generally for a third party benefit.	Definition: A virus is a code which attaches itself to various files and programs which get infected in a manner that they can disrupt and corrupt a device.
Types of Malware include: Virus Trojan Worm Ransomware Spyware Adware	Types of Virus include:  Boot sector Multipartite Spacefiller Resident Polymorphic File infector Direct Action Macro
The full form of Malware is Malicious Software	The full form of Virus is Vital Information Resource Under Seize
A computer system with a malware software can be repaired using an antimalware software	Antivirus is used to remove viruses from a computer device
If a malware software affects your computer device, it may: Try to retrieve personal information Steal data like saved cards or payment details Initiate mining for bitcoin Overpower its presence and execute unwanted tasks	A system attacked by a computer virus can be apprehended if: The processing speed decreases Too many pop-ups appear on the screen Passwords are reset Different programs begin to execute themselves
Examples of Anti-Malware software include: Total AV Bitdefender Malwarebytes Hitman Pro	Examples of Antivirus software are: McAfee Norton Avast Kaspersky

☆💜Additional Tip: Always back up your files!

As mentioned earlier in this article, sometimes malware can cause irrevocable damage — such as file encryption and file loss. To save yourself a lot of trouble, it’s important to keep your files backed up so you can restore them in case something like this happens.