Chapter 7: Malware - Ethical Hacking

Malware is abbreviated from the term Malicious Software, which is specially designed for gaining access to target machines, stealing information, and harming the target system.

Malware can be classified into various types including Viruses, Worms, Keyloggers, Spywares, Trojans, Ransomware, and other malicious software.

File sharing services such as torrent and Peer-to-peer file sharing services can transfer infected files or additional malicious software during the file transfer process.

<p>Examples of free software used for malware propagation include downloading crack files, which usually contain additional malicious software, or sometimes only malware.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Free software available on the internet often contains additional malicious software or applications that may be bundled later by a third party to propagate malware.</p> Signup and view all the answers