{"id":9060,"date":"2022-11-23T14:14:18","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T11:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/top.host\/blog\/?p=9060"},"modified":"2022-11-23T14:14:18","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T11:14:18","slug":"what-malware-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/top.host\/blog\/what-malware-is\/","title":{"rendered":"What malware is and how to protect your business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The spread and dominance of the internet have made it much easier for hackers to perform malicious attacks. As a result, many people are looking for more information about malware, <\/span><b>what it is, ways of protecting it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc. Therefore, it is essential to be informed about malware, its types, and how to detect, protect and remove it from your computer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A definition<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term \u201cmalware\u201d is a two-word combination: <\/span><b>malicious <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is malicious code designed to steal data or cause damage to a computer, server, or network. After explaining malware, let&#8217;s see what it causes to a computer or mobile (Android, iPhone, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What malware causes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, which are the risks for your computer? The risks can be from mild to quite serious damage to your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More specifically, computer malware can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow down your computer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disrupt the daily functions of your computer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occupy storage space<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steal sensitive data\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deny your access to folders and files or destroy them<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Malware<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we refer to the term \u201cmalware\u201d, most people think of \u201cvirus\u201d. Thus, the virus is just one of the available malware types. Let\u2019s see the existing types of malware.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virus<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><b> virus <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is one of the most common types of malware. As with real viruses, computer viruses <\/span><b>copy themselves to different files<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to infect as many as possible. <\/span><b>They usually appear in executable files <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(.exe) and are activated when are open and executed. There are harmless viruses, but also very dangerous ones. The latter can slow down the computer&#8217;s function, and even cause permanent damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worm<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the virus, \u201cworm\u201d is also an infective malicious software. Worms, unlike viruses, <\/span><b>do not need any program or file to replicate and infect a system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>while they spread rapidly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which makes them much more dangerous. They can infect an entire network or system very quickly via only a connected device.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ransomware<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another type is ransomware. What is it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ransomware spread via email using a malicious link to gain access to sensitive information and deny your access to them. The key point in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/top.host\/blog\/ransomware-attacks-what-is-and-how-to-prevent-an-infection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ransomware attacks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is that the hackers demand ransom to allow you access to your locked information or files.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>There are two types: ransomware that locks your screen, and another one that is encryption-based.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The first one locks your screen until you pay the ransom, while the second one encrypts your files until you meet the hacker\u2019s demands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trojan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trojans are <\/span><b>disguised as normal utility programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to trick your computer\u2019s protection. Trojans do not replicate like viruses, they gain access to sensitive information and then <\/span><b>modify or destroy it.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They go undetected, so they do not affect your computer\u2019s functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spyware<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spying software \u201cruns\u201d silently in a computer, monitoring the user\u2019s actions and providing access to sensitive information to its (remote) operator. Spyware is not beyond real life. The recent wiretapping case using Predator software is about spyware.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are still several types of malware, such as <\/span><b>Rootkits, Backdoors, Adware, Grayware <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(malware application that mostly works annoyingly rather than being serious malware), etc. Also, there is <\/span><b>WP VCD,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a common type of malware for WordPress sites caused by \u201cbroken\u201d\/pirated plugins or themes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to protect your devices from attacks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9077 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/top.host\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/InsideimageMalware-1.jpg\" alt=\"protect from attacks\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/top.host\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/InsideimageMalware-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/top.host\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/InsideimageMalware-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After seeing what malware is and its types, let\u2019s answer questions like \u201chow to protect against viruses\u201d or \u201cwhat do we ultimately do to protect ourselves from malware\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The safest solution is prevention. So, the potential risks can be reduced and the protection against malware can be increased if you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do not download suspicious files<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">install an ad-blocker<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">frequently update your software to cover security vulnerabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avoid suspicious links<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">install special malware protection software, known as anti-malware. It is a program responsible for detecting threats and dealing with them effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to detect a malware<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a beginner, it is often difficult to notice if you have been infected with malware, especially if there is no relevant sign. <\/span><b>Functionality slowdowns <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>regular micro-bugs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are some signs that should make you suspicious.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another effective way to detect malware is regular scanning of your computer and your network using specific anti-malware programs, such as <\/span><b>Kaspersky, Bitdefender, Malwarebytes, Bytefence, Glarysoft Malware Hunter,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> etc. It is also crucial to use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/top.host\/blog\/tophost-firewall-based-reputation-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">firewall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to remove malware\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can remove malware effectively when you have installed a reliable protection program (e.g. <\/span><b>antivirus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Activate the program and run a scan on your computer. When the scan is complete, a <\/span><b>list with infected files or programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will appear. Thus, you can see what is infected on your device and remove it. Some programs remove them automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitigating the impact of malware can also be done in real-time (detecting and blocking suspicious or infected files), but also with <\/span><b>sandboxing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which limits the damage by preventing the spread in vital computing functions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concluding<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope we have effectively answered questions about malware, its types, and ways to protect against it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing more now, <\/span><b>you can more easily detect and deal with it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to keep your devices safe and protect your business effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you found this article useful, feel free to share it on social media to help others looking for relevant information.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The spread and dominance of the internet have made it much easier for hackers to&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":9044,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"mc4wp_mailchimp_campaign":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[2430],"tags":[3745,3943,3741,3945,3947],"coauthors":[3832],"class_list":["post-9060","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-security-en","tag-malware","tag-malware-attacks","tag-ransomware","tag-spyware","tag-types-of-malware"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.2 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What malware is and how to protect your business - Top.Host Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you worry about your pc security? 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