What is Malware? Definition, Purpose & Common Protections
eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. Whenever a user uses the infected file, it gives the attacker access to their computer. Bootkits: This type of rootkit targets a computer’s bootloader, the software responsible for loading the computer’s OS into RAM upon startup.
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