Cyber Security FAQs

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Cyber Security FAQs :malware

Question: What is malware? 

Answer: Malware is malicious software. Once into a system, malware can cause harm or disruption or steal information of any system or network easily. 

Example: It can get into your system if a user clicks on a link or opens a malicious attachment in an email. 

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