Security
What is Malware
Software causing harm to systems
Malware is software designed to damage computer systems, networks, or users without their knowledge and consent.
Types of Malware
- Viruses — self-replicating code
- Trojans — disguise as legitimate software
- Ransomware — encrypt data for ransom
- Spyware — collects user data
- Worms — spread automatically across networks
- Rootkits — hide their presence in the system
Infection Methods
- Phishing emails with attachments
- Infected websites
- USB drives
- Software vulnerabilities
- Social engineering
Business Protection
- Antivirus software and EDR solutions
- Regular system updates
- Employee security training
- Data backups
- Network segmentation