Malware Types
Common categories of malicious software.
The data
0
- Type
- Virus
- Description
- Malware that attaches to legitimate programs and spreads when executed.
- Delivery
- Infected files
1
- Type
- Worm
- Description
- Self-replicating malware that spreads across networks.
- Delivery
- Network exploits
2
- Type
- Trojan
- Description
- Malware disguised as legitimate software.
- Delivery
- Social engineering
3
- Type
- Ransomware
- Description
- Encrypts files and demands payment for decryption.
- Delivery
- Phishing, exploits
4
- Type
- Spyware
- Description
- Secretly monitors user activity.
- Delivery
- Bundled software
5
- Type
- Adware
- Description
- Displays unwanted advertisements.
- Delivery
- Bundled software
6
- Type
- Rootkit
- Description
- Hides malware presence deep in the operating system.
- Delivery
- Exploits
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