COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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scams
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malware
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downloads
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passwords
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Detailed explanation-1: -Malware is short for malicious software, and is a general term used to describe software that is harmful or intrusive. Some of the topics discussed below (viruses, ransomware, worms, and trojans) are all examples of malware.
Detailed explanation-2: -Malware refers to malicious software. Software is potentially malicious if it can be used to harm either the computer on which it is hosted or another computer.
Detailed explanation-3: -Methods of Malware and Virus Infection and Spread Downloading infected files as email attachments, from websites or through filesharing activities. Clicking on links to malicious websites in emails, messaging apps or social network posts.
Detailed explanation-4: -Viruses are computer programs that connect to other software or programs to harm the system, whereas worms duplicate themselves to slow down the computer system. On the other hand, rather than replicating, a Trojan horse stores critical data about a computer system or a network.