What is a malware? : BlogVault Inc

Created by: Aman Kedia

Modified on: Wed, 7 Feb, 2024 at 1:05 AM

Malware (Malicious Software) is any type of software designed with malicious intent to cause harm to a computer system, network, or user. Malware can take various forms and may include viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, spyware, adware, and more.

WordPress, being one of the most popular content management systems (CMS) on the internet, is often targeted by attackers seeking to exploit vulnerabilities for various malicious purposes.

Some common types of malware found on WordPress are,

Backdoors
Pharma Hacks
Drive-by Downloads
SEO Spam
Malicious Redirects
Cryptojacking

File and Database Infections

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Malware (Malicious Software) is any type of software designed with malicious intent to cause harm to a computer system, network, or user. Malware can take various forms and may include viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, spyware, adware, and more.

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