A type of malicious software that can be used to obtain your sensitive information, or delete or modify files
In a computer virus, the virus attaches itself to some sort of executable code like a program.
When a program is running, it touches many files, each which is now susceptible to being infected with the virus.
Worms are similar to viruses except that instead of having to attach themsevles onto something to spread, worms can live on their own and spread through channels like the network.
Software that displays advertisements and collects data
Malware that disguises itself as one thing but does something else
A type of malware that’s meant to spy on you
A common type of spyware that’s used to record every keystroke you make
A type of attack that holds your data or system hostage until you pay some sort of ransom. ex. Wannacry