Malware is a catchall term for software that runs or resides on a computer without the consent of the user. It can be classified broadly according to its purpose, method of execution, and method of propagation. This section will cover the following topics:
- Adware
- Viruses
- Worms
- Spyware
- Trojans
- Rootkits
- Backdoors
- Logic bombs
- Botnets
Adware
Adware is malware that seeks to hijack the attention of the user, usually causing additional advertisements to appear, or replacing advertisements that might normally appear . . .
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