What is malware?
The first computer virus dates back as far as 1986.
Since then, the number of possible viruses as well as their capabilities have evolved.
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Malware is actually a collective name for software that has bad intentions. This includes several types of attacks.
- Adware (advertisement popups)
- Ransomware (locks the computer and asks for money to unlock)
- Spyware (stealing of personal data by third parties)
- Trojaans paard (doet zich voor als legitieme software, zoals antivirus, maar geeft data door of richt schade aan
- Worm (a virus that attempts to infect all devices on your network)
- Nowadays, there are also many combinations of the above malware.
Conclusion
Malware software is often very good at masquerading as legitimate software.
It is advisable to always run an up-to-date antivirus software program to prevent and limit the damage.
Regular backups are also recommended to ensure that your data is always safe.
