COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Ransomware
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Worms
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Trojans
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Spyware
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Detailed explanation-1: -Trojans are malware, and like most forms of malware, Trojans are designed to damage files, redirect internet traffic, monitor the user’s activity, steal sensitive data or set up backdoor access points to the system.
Detailed explanation-2: -A Trojan horse is designed to appear as a legitimate software program to gain access to a system. Once activated following installation, Trojans can execute their malicious functions.
Detailed explanation-3: -"Malware” is short for malicious software and used as a single term to refer to virus, spy ware, worm etc. Malware is designed to cause damage to a stand-alone computer or a networked pc. So wherever a malware term is used it means a program which is designed to damage your computer it may be a virus, worm or Trojan.