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What is Malware?
Malware, short for malicious software, is any program or code intentionally designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a system or data.
Unlike an ordinary software bug, malware is deliberately built by an attacker to achieve a goal such as stealing information, extorting money, spying, or hijacking system resources.
- Delivered through email attachments, malicious downloads, infected USB drives, or compromised websites
- Can run silently in the background or immediately damage files
- Ranges from simple adware to sophisticated nation-state tools
Antivirus software, endpoint detection tools, and safe browsing habits are the main defenses against malware infection.
What distinguishes malware from a regular software bug?
Which of these is a common malware delivery method?
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