For those that are using computers, they must not only know how to use the computer but also the bad side of the computers. They can start with malwares. Malwares by definition are malicious computer programs that do more harm than good. You must always watch out for malwares because they come in many forms. Here are the different forms of malwares that not all people know.
Viruses are the most common malware that can be found in many computers. Because they are the most common, experts also say that they are also the most destructive form. Viruses can steal personal information, can email spam to their contacts, and can send information to cybercriminals and for attacking other networks where the computer is connected.
Next to the viruses in popularity are the spywares. They attack computers by stealing personal information. The personal information that they steal will be sent to third party individuals who will use the information without the consent of the owners. Spywares are also blamed for the installation of Trojan viruses which turn your files into executable files.
There are also malwares that appear as security software when in fact they are not. They tell users that their computer is too slow or has a very low level of security. They convince users to install them or run the program to scan the computer for threats. As the user runs the program, it will install viruses or consumes the computer memory making the computer slow and unresponsive.