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Trojan Horse

                 A Trojan horse is a type of malware that disguises itself as something harmless, like a game or a
                 useful program. When you download and run it, it secretly causes harm to your computer, such
                 as stealing personal information or damaging files.
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                  The term 'trojan' comes from Greek mythology and the story of the Trojan Horse. In the tale,
                  Greek soldiers hid inside a large wooden horse and presented it as a gift to the Trojans. The
                  Trojans, who were fond of horses, trusted the gift and brought it into their city. At night, the
                  soldiers emerged from the horse and attacked the city from within.

                 Spyware


                 Spyware  is  malware  designed  to  secretly  monitor  a  user’s  activities  and  send  the  collected
                 information to a hacker. It doesn’t spread by itself but is often delivered by Trojans, viruses, or
                 worms. Once installed, spyware remains hidden to avoid detection.
                 Ransomware

                 Ransomware  is  a  type  of  malicious  software  that  encrypts  data  on  a  computer,  making  it
                 inaccessible. To regain access to their data, the victim must pay a large sum of money to the
                 attacker, similar to paying a ransom for a kidnapped person.
                 Rootkit

                 A rootkit is malware that gains administrator access to the host system. Once access is gained,

                 the rootkit hides but retains special access, making it hard  to detect because it can bypass
                 security software.
                 Backdoor

                 A backdoor is a type of malicious software that sneaks into a computer bundled with other
                 software or files. It allows attackers to gain remote access to the host computer.

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                      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

                 Antivirus is a type of software designed to detect, remove, and prevent harmful programs (like
                 viruses, worms, and spyware) from infecting your computer. It helps keep your computer safe by
                 scanning files and programs for threats and blocking or removing any malicious software it finds.







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