Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any software, code, or computer program designed to harm a computer system or its users. Virtually every modern cyberattack uses malware
organizations and people receive billions of virus attacks. Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android can all be infected by malware
A computer virus is a harmful program that cannot replicate without human input, such as clicking a link, downloading an attachment, launching an application, or other acts
Self-replicating viruses, worms tunnel deep into computer systems and move between devices without human input
One of the most destructive types of malware, ransomware assaults lock users out of crucial computer systems or sensitive data and demand extortionate Bitcoin ransoms to recover access
As if ransomware attacks weren’t scary enough, multi-extortion ransomware adds layers to hurt victims or pressure them to capitulate