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Ransomware
Ransom is the money demanded to release the hostage kidnapped for the purpose. Similarly,
ransomware is malicious software used to kidnap the data on the host system by encrypting it.
The victim of the host system has to pay a huge amount of money to the attacker to get back access
to their data.
Rootkit
Rootkit is a type of malware that gains administrator access to the host system. Once the attacker
has access to the system, the rootkit remains hidden but while retaining special privileges. Detection
of a rootkit is challenging because it can bypass tracking software due to its elevated access.
Backdoor
Backdoor is a type of malicious software that enters into the computer bundled with other software
or files. It is used to gain remote access to the host computer.
Tech Fact
Most of the malware programs are distributed over the Internet, often bundled with
other software.
The best way to guard against malware is to install antivirus software.
ANTIVIRUS
An antivirus program is software designed to detect the presence of a virus on a computer and remove it.
There are several methods of eradication:
Removing the code in the infected file which corresponds to a virus.
Removing the infected file.
Quarantining the infected file involves moving it to a location where it cannot be executed.
Informing the user about the presence of the malware and the action that has been taken.
Separating all infected files and applications to prevent further spread of the infection.
Some well-known antivirus programs are Norton, AVG, McAfee, Symantec, SmartDog, Kaspersky, etc.
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