By Ashley Lukehart
Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.
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As a business owner, you must be aware of the implications of different types of malware on your company’s bottom line, and what steps you can take to protect your company from future attacks.
This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks.
What is Malware
Malware, a combination of the terms ‘malicious’ and ‘software,’ includes all malicious programs that intend to exploit computer devices or entire network infrastructures to extract victim’s data, disrupt business operations, or simply, cause chaos.
There’s no definitive method or technique that defines malware; any program that harms the computer or system owners and benefits the perpetrators is malware. (more…)
