The terms “malware” and “ransomware” are often thrown around, but what are malware and ransomware?
These are the things you need to know.Malware is the umbrella term for malicious software that penetrates a system and causes tons of damage.
A virus itself is contracted through an infected file, and replicates itself and quickly attaches to executable codes.
It modifies the system to allow the hacker to enter and take control of the system.Logic Bomb: This virus is deliberately installed by an authorized user, unlike other malware where the software is unintentionally installed.
It is installed and set to “detonate” after a certain action or time period has passed and deletes specified key files.Ransomware: Ransomware hacks into a system and encrypts it so the user cannot gain access to their data.
As of 2018, ransomware has cost roughly $45 billion for companies and governments to have access to their data again.