What Is Types Of Malware?
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Types of malware include:
1. Viruses: malicious code that replicates itself and spreads to other computers
2. Worms: malicious code that replicates itself and spreads over networks
3. Trojans: malicious code that appears as legitimate software
4. Ransomware: malicious code that encrypts files and demands payment to restore them
5. Spyware: malicious code that collects data from the infected computer
6. Adware: malicious code that displays unwanted advertisements
7. Logic bombs: malicious code that triggers when certain conditions are met
8. Rootkits: malicious code that hides itself and other malicious software on the system
9. Backdoors: malicious code that allows attackers to gain remote access to a system
10. Fileless malware: malicious code that resides only in memory and does not leave a trace on the disk