Glossary of Terms

Viruses

Keyword Definition
Antivirus A software program designed to detect, prevent, and remove computer viruses and other malicious software.
Computer Virus A type of malicious software that can replicate itself and spread to other computers.
Ransomware A type of malware that encrypts files on a victim's computer and demands a ransom in exchange for the decryption key.
Trojan Horse A type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate program but performs malicious activities in the background.
Worm A self-replicating program that spreads across computer networks and can cause harm by consuming system resources or deleting files.