What is Malware?
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What is Malware?

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Malware is a software that can cause potential damage to your computer services and network. It stands for "Malicious Software" and is designed to disrupt the target's computer. Malware gets installed in the target system by unauthorized access, executable code, scripts or software.

Malware can be in the form of computer virus, trojan horse, worms, spyware, adware, ransomware, and scareware to name a few. Computers are protected against malware by preventing malware from gaining access to computers. This is often done by using antivirus, firewall and similar protection software.

Why are malware created?

The highest form of malware available in the market is Trojan Horses followed by computer viruses. Other malware such as worms, spyware, backdoor and adware follows its popularity. The very first form of the worm was created as an experiment. However, with the spread of Internet different forms of malware are created in large scale.

The intention behind malware are:

While the above are a few intentions behind creating malware, some hackers create them as an experiment or prank.

TYPES OF MALWARE

Malware is a broader term and can be categorized into multiple types. As the cyberspace keeps expanding, there are newer types of malware being added.

The different types of malware are:

MALWARE SYMPTOMS

Every category of malware may act differently and can spread or infect at a different rate. However, in most cases, all malware have few common symptoms and they are:

If you experience one or more of the symptoms above, you may want to diagnose your computer for malware.

MALWARE PREVENTION

Finding malware and removing can be tedious at times, especially when you don't have much information about it. There are a few basic precautions you can take to prevent malware from entering your computer.

A few of the basic malware prevention tips are:

REMOVAL OF MALWARE

Your computer can be infected with a malware through different sources. However, the topmost reasons are through emails and the Internet. Malware is often discussed to be prevalent on computers and laptops, but smartphones and tablets are equally susceptible to malware.

If you suspect malware on your smart devices, remove them immediately. Below are a few tips you can follow to remove malware.