Malware

Malware defined

Malware describes malicious applications and code that damage or disrupt the normal use of endpoint devices. When a device becomes infected with malware, you may experience unauthorized access, compromised data, or being locked out of the device unless you pay a ransom.

People who distribute malware, known as cybercriminals, are motivated by money. They use infected devices to launch cyberattacks, such as to obtain banking credentials, collect personal information that can be sold, sell access to computing resources, or extort payment information from victims.

How does malware work?

Malware works by employing trickery to impede the normal use of a device. First a cybercriminal gains access to your device through one or more different techniques—such as a phishing email, infected file, system or software vulnerability, infected USB flash drive, or malicious website. Then they capitalize on the situation by launching additional cyberattacks, obtaining account credentials, collecting personal information to sell, selling access to computing resources, or extorting payment from victims.

Anyone can become a victim of a malware attack. Some people may know how to spot certain ways that cybercriminals try to target victims with malware, for example knowing how to identify a phishing email. But cybercriminals are sophisticated and constantly evolve their methods to keep pace with technology and security improvements. Malware attacks also look and act differently depending on the type of malware. Someone who’s a victim of a rootkit cyberattack, for example, may not even know it, because this type of malware is designed to lay low and remain unnoticed for as long as possible.

Here are a few of the ways cybercriminals attempt to deliver malware to devices.

Types of malware

Malware comes in many forms—here are a few common types.

Phishing:

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