A Trojan, also known as a Trojan horse, is a type of malicious software or malware that disguises itself as legitimate software. The term derives from the Ancient Greek story of the wooden horse that was used to infiltrate the fortified city of Troy during the Trojan War. Trojans can be employed by cyber-thieves and… Read More
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Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts a victim’s files. The attacker then demands a ransom from the victim to restore access to the data upon payment. Users are shown instructions on how to pay a fee to get the decryption key. The costs can range from a few hundred dollars to thousands,… Read More
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Anti-malware software is a critical tool for protecting computers and computer systems from malware, including viruses, ransomware, worms, trojans, spyware, adware, and other malicious programs. While the term “antivirus” is often used interchangeably with “anti-malware,” anti-malware actually has a broader scope, as it is designed to combat all types of malicious software, not just viruses.… Read More
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