Malware

Malware, short for malicious software, refers to any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network. Unlike software that causes unintentional harm due to some deficiency, malware is developed with the explicit intent to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent.

Types of Malware

Types of Malware Include:

• Viruses
• Worms
• Trojan Horses
• Spyware
• Ransomware
• Adware
• Rootkits