Tag: Malware

Malware stands for malicious software. It’s a computer program aimed at bringing damage to a user endpoint, its documents, files, or compromising personal or corporate confidential data. Malware includes computer viruses, trojans, keyloggers, spy software, adware, and malicious software used by cybercriminals. Malware can cause different types of damage: changing web browser settings, dramatically increasing workload on a computer hardware, installing third-party software with pop-up ad banners, tabs, and windows, cryptocurrency mining, blocking access to anti-virus and anti-malware computer programs, collecting and further sending personal data like passwords, bank card data, photos, etc.