Malware

Malware

Malware, short for malicious software, refers to any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network. It encompasses a variety of forms, including viruses, worms, trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, adware, and more.

Types of Malware

1. Virus

A virus is a type of malware that attaches itself to a legitimate program or file and spreads to other programs and files when executed.