Malware

A type of malicious software that can be used to obtain your sensitive information, or delete or modify files

Virus

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

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.

Adware

Software that displays advertisements and collects data

Trojan

Malware that disguises itself as one thing but does something else

Spyware

A type of malware that’s meant to spy on you

Keylogger

A common type of spyware that’s used to record every keystroke you make

Ransomware

A type of attack that holds your data or system hostage until you pay some sort of ransom. ex. Wannacry