Meaning of malware (what is it, concept and definition)

What is Malware:

Malware is an acronym for bad icious soft ware , translated into Spanish as malicious code. The malwares are programs designed to infiltrate a system in order to damage or steal data and information.

It's called malware to all programs that execute unwanted actions on a computer system and is one of the main concerns in the field of computer security.

Types of malwares

Within the malwares , we can find, for example:

• Viruses: they can delete files, directories and data without authorization. Spyware : collects user data without their permission, from email messages to credit card numbers. Worms: they lodge in a system creating infinite copies of themselves, in order to collapse the network or the device, blocking any additional work. Trojan horses or Trojans: when activated or opened, it allows unauthorized access to data on the infected computer or computer system. Malicious bots: designed to execute unwanted actions by the user. Adware : programs designed to invade systems with unwanted advertising.

See also:

• Bots. Computer crimes. Computer security.

How to remove or prevent malwares

The most effective way to prevent malwares is the installation of programs that detect them, such as antivirus, anti- malware or anti- spyware , that can scan the computer regularly, prevent attacks and keep protection up-to-date.

Symptoms of infection malwares

Some of the symptoms that the computer can present when infected with malwares are:

• Slow processing Executes unknown processes Interrupts your Internet connection Windows appear with warning messages Behaves strangely

Ways of spreading malwares

• Open unknown files sent by email, Browse the Internet without updating anti-virus or anti- malware programs , Browse unsafe networks, Download programs and softwares from unknown sources, Open files with unknown extensions.