FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is intentionally harmful to a computer, network or server.

Detailed explanation-2: -Malicious code is a term for code-whether it be part of a script or embedded in a software system-designed to cause damage, security breaches or other threats to application security. An important part of this definition is intent. Nonmalicious attacks do happen and are often accidental or due to negligence.

Detailed explanation-3: -Malware, or malicious software, is an overarching term used to describe any program or code that is created with the intent to do harm to a computer, network or server. A virus, on the other hand, is a type of malware.

Detailed explanation-4: -A malware attack is a common cyberattack where malware (normally malicious software) executes unauthorized actions on the victim’s system. The malicious software (a.k.a. virus) encompasses many specific types of attacks such as ransomware, spyware, command and control, and more.

Detailed explanation-5: -Trojan horses Trojans give attackers backdoor access to a device, perform keylogging, install viruses or worms, and steal data. Remote access Trojans (RATs) enable attackers to take control of an infected device.