FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -Malware is shorthand for malicious software. It is software developed by cyber attackers with the intention of gaining access or causing damage to a computer or network, often while the victim remains oblivious to the fact there’s been a compromise.

Detailed explanation-2: -Computer viruses are created with malicious intent and sent by attackers. A virus is attached to small pieces of computer code, software, or documents. The virus executes when the software is run on a computer. If the virus spreads to other computers, those computers could continue to spread the virus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Malware is an umbrella term for any piece of software that has malicious intent.

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.