Malware

Malicious Software Infections

Malware is malicious software designed to infiltrate and damage computer systems. It includes viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, and spyware.

Risk: high

Very Common

Malware is malicious software designed to infiltrate and damage computer systems. It includes viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, and spyware.

Malware is spread through infected files, emails, or websites.

The malware infects the computer system.

It can steal data, damage files, or disrupt operations.

Ransomware encrypts files and demands payment for their release.

Spyware monitors user activity and steals personal information.

Data breaches and theft of sensitive information

Financial losses from ransomware attacks

System crashes and downtime

Reputation damage for businesses

Identity theft and fraud

Self-replicating code that attaches to files and spreads to other systems.

Self-replicating code that spreads through networks without human interaction.

Malware disguised as legitimate software.

Malware that encrypts files and demands payment for their release.

Malware that monitors user activity and steals personal information.

Global ransomware attack that affected hundreds of thousands of computers.

Destructive malware attack that caused billions of dollars in damages.