Malware is one of the biggest security threats to any type of technological device, and each type of malware uses unique tactics for successful invasions.
Even if you've downloaded a VPN for internet browsing, our in-depth guide discusses the 14 types of malware you should be aware of, what malware is and how to prevent it from overwhelming your systems.
Fileless malware is a type of malware that uses macros and system tools to invade a system rather than executable files.
While this type of malware doesn't install anything onto your device, it can hamper performance, which can make your items more vulnerable to other types of attacks.
These types of malware are intended to plant dangerous code onto a device when a link, pop-up or advertisement is clicked on.
Trojans, named after the Greek legend of the Trojan Horse, are a type of malware that sneaks onto a victim's device.
Trojans are a popular way to connect devices to botnets - another type of malware - or launch distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Viruses may be one of the most commonly known types of malware.
Viruses can infect additional systems, so downloading antivirus software is the best way to prevent this type of malware from affecting your devices.
Injected into applications and firmware, rootkits are a type of malware that give hackers complete remote control of an infected device.
Because this software gives attackers administrative privileges, they can conceal other malware attacks and affect different types of files.
Unlike traditional types of malware, mobile malware is designed to target a specific type of device: mobile devices.
Wiper malware is a type of malware with the sole purpose of erasing data and making it unrecoverable.
Wiper malware is also used after other malware attacks.
Hybrid malware combines features of different types of malicious software to create more sophisticated attacks.
Malware is a software that is designed to attack, control and damage a device's security and infrastructure systems.
Preventing malware from infecting your devices can be difficult.
If your device is invaded by malware - like ransomware or a virus - you can restore your device's most recent files.
Because all types of malware can cause varying levels of damage - from simple annoyances to total data loss - they should never go ignored, tolerated or concealed.
In addition to antivirus software, our Panda Dome security toolkit can help prevent malware installation, and detect, block and clean viruses that may already be infecting your devices.
This Cyber News was published on www.pandasecurity.com. Publication date: Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:43:06 +0000