What is malware?
The malware word itself sounds scary, because it has ability to affect the environment seriously in negative way. It is an abbreviation of the word “malicious software” and here is the definition. Any software which is designed to damage or gain the access of a website or computer system, without any information of an owner
There are different types of malwares which can attack a computer system or web application. Each malware has its own goals. Here are some of them.
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Spyware: to steal sensitive information
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Ransomware: used for blackmail
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Adware: used to show forced advertising
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Trojan horses: for copying, stealing, modification or deleting data
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Zombie computer scripts: to send spam mails
For any new business or small website finds it critical to maintain the reputation, as any small malware in the web application may result into losing customer trust.