Malware
There are many types of malware that you can encounter including botnets,
rootkits, logic bombs, worms, spyware, and adware. In some cases, you could
have a few types of malware working together to get the job done, making it
harder to remove the issue.
There are several ways that you will become infected with malware. You
could browse the web and click on a link that installs this malware. You
could open up an email and click on something that will install the malware.
Malware is mostly around for financial gain for the hacker, but there are
some types where the hacker will be able to use this code to get passwords,
usernames, and credit card information from the victim.
In order to avoid having this malware on your computer, it is important to
keep your computer up to date. Keeping the latest version of your chosen
operating system on your computer is a great option as well. Additionally,
ensure that the applications on your computer are up to date, so you can stay
protected.
