Malware

Malware, or malicious software, refers to any program or file that is harmful to a user and is installed without their knowledge and consent. Malware encompasses viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, and spyware.

Preventing malware infections requires regular updates of antivirus software, employee education on the risks of downloading and executing unknown software, and the implementation of network security measures such as firewalls and intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS).