Malware….
Is malicious software that can damage or disable computer systems and give limited or full control of the systems to the malware creator for malicious activity such as theft or fraud.
A sampling of Malware:
– Worms
– Trojans
– Rootkits
– Backdoors
– Botnets
– Ransomware
– Spyware
– Adware
– Scareware
– Crapware
– Roughware
– Crypters
– Keyloggers
Above samples may delete files, slow down computers, steal personal information, send spam or commit frauds.
Malware can perform various malicious activities ranging from simple email advertising to complex identity theft and password stealing.