api: "YAML JSON TOON Database" version: 1.0.0 format: json dataset: slug: malware-types title: "Malware Types" description: "Common categories of malicious software." category: Cybersecurity category_slug: cybersecurity tags: "security,malware,threats" view_count: 0 data [7]{type,description,delivery}: Virus,"Malware that attaches to legitimate programs and spreads when executed.","Infected files" Worm,"Self-replicating malware that spreads across networks.","Network exploits" Trojan,"Malware disguised as legitimate software.","Social engineering" Ransomware,"Encrypts files and demands payment for decryption.","Phishing, exploits" Spyware,"Secretly monitors user activity.","Bundled software" Adware,"Displays unwanted advertisements.","Bundled software" Rootkit,"Hides malware presence deep in the operating system.",Exploits