COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Trojan horse
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spyware
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software piracy
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spam
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Detailed explanation-1: -Malware is a programme that is made to access computer systems without the user’s consent. Examples of malware are Ransomware, spyware, Trojan horses, and worms.
Detailed explanation-2: -Definition: Trojan or Trojan horse is the name given to a computer virus. It is a type of computer software that is camouflaged in the form of regular software such as utilities, games and sometimes even antivirus programs.
Detailed explanation-3: -Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is intentionally harmful to a computer, network or server.
Detailed explanation-4: -Malware is a catch-all term for various malicious software, including viruses, adware, spyware, browser hijacking software, and fake security software. Once installed on your computer, these programs can seriously affect your privacy and your computer’s security.
Detailed explanation-5: -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. Virus is a program written to enter to your computer and damage/alter your files/data.