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threats - Coggle Diagram
threats
malware
**trogons: type of malware that typically gets hidden as an attachment in an email or a free-to-download file, then transfers onto the user's device.
viruses: a type of malicious software, or malware, that spreads between computers and causes damage to data and software. Computer viruses aim to disrupt systems, cause major operational issues, and result in data loss and leakage
spyware: malicious software that enters a user's computer, gathers data from the device and user, and sends it to third parties without their consent
what is malware
malware is a software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
**worms: they are different to viruses as they do not need to be hosted in another program. they often create a backdoor so that a hacker can take over an infected computer
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