The amount and variety of malicious programs out there is enough to make your head spin. This blog post will break down the common types of malicious programs and provide a brief description of each. Show What is Malware?AdwareAdware (short for advertising-supported software) is a type of malware that automatically delivers advertisements. BotBugRansomwareRootkitA rootkit is a type of malicious software designed to remotely access or control a computer without being detected by users or security programs. Once a rootkit has been installed it is possible for the malicious party behind the rootkit to remotely execute files, access/steal information, SpywareTrojan HorseVirusWormComputer worms are among the most common types of malware. They spread over computer networks by exploiting operating system vulnerabilities. Malware SymptomsWhile these types of malware differ greatly in how they spread and infect computers, they all can produce similar symptoms. Computers that are infected with malware can exhibit any of the following symptoms:
Malware Prevention and RemovalThere are several general best practices that organizations and individual users should follow to prevent malware infections. Some malware cases require special prevention and treatment methods, but following these recommendations will greatly increase a user’s protection from a wide range of malware:
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