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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

In 2005, Sony BMG delivered millions of CDs with a rootkit that monitored listening habits and unintentionally left a backdoor to the device for cybercriminals. While this case study is just a snapshot, vigilance in the app store is required. Other types of spyware might attempt to steal personal or corporate information.

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