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What are the Types of Malware?
| Type | What It Does | Real-World Example |
|---|---|---|
| Spyware | collects user activity data without their knowledge | DarkHotel |
| Adware | serves unwanted advertisements | Fireball |
| Trojans | disguises itself as desirable code | Emotet |
| Worms | spreads through a network by replicating itself | Stuxnet |
What is a malicious activity?
Malicious activity – misuse of a digital system to inflict harm (such as cyber bullying over social platforms or phishing attempts to then delete data) or to illicitly gain profit (such as cyber fraud).
Which of the following are examples of malicious attacks?
Malware is perhaps the most widely known out of all IT security threats. Since 1986, malware has become a significant concern for enterprise users, with recent examples including the Colonial Pipeline attack, Kaseya ransomware attack, and the SolarWinds Dark Halo breach.
