And Malware? | What Is Spyware

This report provides an overview of Malware and its subset, Spyware , outlining their definitions, common types, methods of infection, and defensive strategies according to leading cybersecurity sources like the Federal Trade Commission and CISA . 1. Definitions

Software that encrypts user data and demands a fee for the decryption key. What is Spyware and Malware?

A specific type of malware that installs itself covertly to monitor user activity and gather sensitive information—such as passwords, credit card numbers, and browsing history—without consent. 2. Common Types of Malware This report provides an overview of Malware and

Cybersecurity experts from Fortinet and Cisco categorize malware into several primary forms: A specific type of malware that installs itself

An umbrella term for any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or network.

Standalone software that replicates itself to spread across networks without human intervention.