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Every other day we hear about a new malware that emerged in the market and caused destruction which shows that cyber threats are increasingly becoming powerful. It is important to note that one of the most dangerous virus\u00a0in the world has caused damage worth \u00a0$38.5 billion!\u00a0Furthermore, if we look at the data of FBIs most wanted list of cyber criminals, then it is shocking to find that these individuals are responsible for consumer losses ranging from $350,000 to more than $100 million. <\/span><\/p>\n

Clearly, it becomes evident that malicious content in any form can be dangerous for the economy of the world. With this, the need to understand malware, its functioning and ways to prevent malware attacks come into the picture. <\/span><\/p>\n

What is Malware?<\/b><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s an umbrella term that comprises all types of cyber threats including viruses, trojans, worms, adware, spyware, etc. The damage caused by a malware<\/a> attack depends on the type of malware used and the person who executes the attack. Ransomware, for instance, attacks a computer machine, encrypt its data and ask for money to unlock the data. <\/span><\/p>\n

How malware execute its attacks?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Though cyber security practices are getting stronger day by day, on the other hand, hackers are getting smarter to exploit vulnerabilities in computer software. Not only computers, but malware has also made its existence on the mobile platform as well. <\/span><\/p>\n

Hackers make use of several mediums to insert malware into computer systems and smartphones. For example, Like Jacking is a technique where hackers make social media users click on a Like Button which actually downloads malware on the device of the user.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Prevent Entry of Malware into your System?<\/h2>\n

With this, there are a number of steps that one should take to stay safe and free from malware:<\/span><\/p>\n