6 Types of Malware You Need To Know

Malware threatens computer users by stealing personal data or causing damage. Common types include ransomware, which encrypts files and demands ransom for their decryption; Spyware, tracking online activity and stealing personal information; Adware, displaying intrusive ads and generating illicit revenue; Worms, replicating and spreading without permission potentially for malicious purposes; Trojans, malicious applications masked as legitimate ones; and botnets, networks of compromised computers used for illegal activities. Each type enters the system unknowingly to the user.