The useful idea
- The useful idea
Malware (a portmanteau of malicious software) is any software intentionally designed to cause disruption or destruction to a computer, server, client, or computer network, leak private information, gain
- How it works
unauthorized access to information or systems, deprive access to information, or interfere with the user's computer security and privacy without their knowledge.
- Why it matters
Researchers tend to classify malware into one or more sub-types (i.e. computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, logic bombs, ransomware, spyware, adware, rogue software, wipers and keyloggers).
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- How it works
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- Why it matters
Malware (a portmanteau of malicious software) is any software intentionally designed to cause disruption or destruction to a computer, server, client, or computer network, leak private information, gain