Computer Malware

Software usually hidden within another seemingly harmless program that can produce copies of itself and insert them into other programs or files

A stand-alone malware software that actively transmits itself over a network to infect other computers and can copy itself without infecting files.

Misrepresents itself to masquerade as a regular program or utility in order to persuade a victim to install it. Usually carries a hidden destructive function that is activated when the application is started

Prevents a user from accessing their files until a ransom is paid

Malware thats is used to generate money by making it appear that the computer user has clicked an advertising link on a site, generating a payment from the advertiser.

Any unwanted application or file that can worsen the performance of computers and may cause security risks but which there is insufficient consensus or data to classify them as malware

Secretly monitors user activity, such as browsing habits or login credentials and sends this information to attackers.