Malware

malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is harmful to a computer user.

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Some of the most common are listed below.

Adware

Malicious bots

Bug

Ransomware

Rootkit

Spyware

Trojan Horse

Virus

Worm

Malware Symptoms

Spam

Unwanted software designed to throw advertisements up on your screen, most often within a web browser.

Bots

Short for Robot, are small apps that perform automated tasks over the internet.

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Adware

Malicious bots

Botnets cause distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS Attack). In 2016 there was a DDoS attack that affected PSN & some Xbox Live apps.

Spambots collect email addresses from contact lists and guestbook pages.

Downloader Bots use up bandwidth by downloading entire websites.

Bugs and Ransomware

Bugs are a flaw that produces an undesired outcome.

Randsomware-A type of malware that prevents users from accessing their system or personal files and demands ransom payment in order to regain access.

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Firewalls protect your data and your computer

Spam is to send numerous messages or other to someone

A virus damages your computer and your data

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