What is malware?
Options
- Software made to harm, spy on or steal from users (Correct option)
- Software that repairs bugs found in other programs
- A hardware component that is built into a computer
- A coding style that is used by security teams
Answer
Software designed to harm, spy on or steal from users or systems: viruses, ransomware, spyware
Why
Malware (malicious software) is any program built to do something harmful.
- Virus/worm: spreads between computers.
- Ransomware: locks your files and demands payment.
- Spyware: secretly records what you do.
It usually arrives through phishing emails, infected downloads or unpatched vulnerabilities.
Remember
Malware = harmful software.