This week we are going to discuss the Malware, some common types of malware and how to detect and prevent it.
Malware - Malware is a short form for malicious software. Its program or a file or software that cause damage to the system.
According to the Norton security, the malware initially started as a prank to the computer, and later on, it got developed as the extorting making, stealing sensitive data or destroying the targeted systems.
How do we prevent it- Most of the malware gets spread through the emails or adware or banner that displays on the unsecured sites. Before downloading any attachments from the emails, verify the trust of the email sender and also add antivirus scan within the email service as well. Also before clicking on any banner, hover over the link and see if whether the ad is pointing to the right site or not.
Let's see some common types of malware
1. Adware: It's the most common malware that most of us could have encountered in our life where a click on the banner or advertisement takes us to the malicious website that affects our system performance or browser crashes.
2. Computer Virus: Virus is another most common type where we have seen in detail in our previous weeks. Its malicious program where it affects or deletes the records in the system or steals the data from the system. Installing antivirus and scanning system regularly will avoid and eradicate the virus ultimately from the system.
3. Trojans: Trojans is a malware where it poses like legitimate software but performs actions that are not intended or described by it. The most type of Trojans is where the browser gets a message stating your system is infected and installing antivirus will terminate the virus.
4. Worms: Worms are old legacy malware available for a very long time. It's most dangerous as, without any influence, it can quickly spread and make the entire system or records to collapse entirely within a few hours.
References:
Roger A. Grimes ( 2019, May 1). 9 types of malware and how to recognize them. Retrieved from https://www.csoonline.com/article/2615925/security-your-quick-guide-to-malware-types.html
Malware. Retrieved from https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity-malware.html
Malware - Malware is a short form for malicious software. Its program or a file or software that cause damage to the system.
According to the Norton security, the malware initially started as a prank to the computer, and later on, it got developed as the extorting making, stealing sensitive data or destroying the targeted systems.
How do we prevent it- Most of the malware gets spread through the emails or adware or banner that displays on the unsecured sites. Before downloading any attachments from the emails, verify the trust of the email sender and also add antivirus scan within the email service as well. Also before clicking on any banner, hover over the link and see if whether the ad is pointing to the right site or not.
Let's see some common types of malware
1. Adware: It's the most common malware that most of us could have encountered in our life where a click on the banner or advertisement takes us to the malicious website that affects our system performance or browser crashes.
2. Computer Virus: Virus is another most common type where we have seen in detail in our previous weeks. Its malicious program where it affects or deletes the records in the system or steals the data from the system. Installing antivirus and scanning system regularly will avoid and eradicate the virus ultimately from the system.
3. Trojans: Trojans is a malware where it poses like legitimate software but performs actions that are not intended or described by it. The most type of Trojans is where the browser gets a message stating your system is infected and installing antivirus will terminate the virus.
4. Worms: Worms are old legacy malware available for a very long time. It's most dangerous as, without any influence, it can quickly spread and make the entire system or records to collapse entirely within a few hours.
References:
Roger A. Grimes ( 2019, May 1). 9 types of malware and how to recognize them. Retrieved from https://www.csoonline.com/article/2615925/security-your-quick-guide-to-malware-types.html
Malware. Retrieved from https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity-malware.html
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