Malware and ransomware are forms of malicious software that can attack computers or steal information, leading to serious consequences - by 2024 alone over 60 millions new malware strains will appear online.
Understanding the differences between these two threats is essential to survival.
What Is Malware?
Malware refers to any harmful computer software. Malware can pose different threats depending on its form. Here are four of the most prevalent varieties.
Viruses are computer programs that spread from machine to machine.
Worms can multiply on their own without your assistance.
Trojans are programs that aim to fool users into thinking they're trustworthy.
Spyware is a type of software that monitors...