What is Malware? | Proofpoint Cybersecurity Education Series

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Malware, also known as malicious software, is a term used to describe malicious programs installed on end-user systems and servers, commonly known as a computer virus. They are designed to disrupt, disable, or take control of a computer system using clever techniques to trick users. The most common types of malware are:
• Ransomware - locks a system until the victim pays a ransom to unlock it
• Credential stealers - acquire usernames and passwords for accounts
• Banking Trojans - target banking information, such as usernames and passwords
• Keyloggers - record keystrokes to get passwords and account numbers
• Rootkits - allow attackers to get control of systems

Malware attacks are activated by tricking people into opening an infected file or clicking unsafe links, which not only put computers at risks, but also entire networks within organizations. That’s why stopping malware attacks starts with people. Learn more about malware, how to protect yourself from it, and how Proofpoint can help stop threats quickly and accurately: https://www.proofpoint.com/us/threat-reference/malware.

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