Different types of malware
Malware is a broad term that refers to a variety of malicious programs.They vary in their purpose, how they infect a computer, how they replicate and the damage or security risk they pose. Adware: The least dangerous and most lucrative Malware. Adware displays ads on your computer.Adware (short for advertising-supported software) is a type of malware that automatically delivers advertisements.Common examples of adware include pop-up ads on websites and advertisements that are displayed by software. Spyware: Spyware is software that spies on you, tracking your internet activities in order to send advertising (Adware) back to your system. These spying capabilities can include activity monitoring, collecting keystrokes, data harvesting (account information, logins, financial data), and more. Virus: A virus is a form of malware that is capable of copying itself and spreading to other computers. Viruses often spread to other computers by attaching themselves to various progr...