Malware- There are two common classifications for the different types of Malware. The two types of Malware are Viruses and Worms. There are further similiar virus content which are refered to as Trojans and Bots. Malware has a tendency to try and creep up on a system. Some Malware is hidden in "...browser popup ads), to stealing confidential information or money, destroying data, and compromising and/or entirely disabling systems" (Cisco). These websites are created to confuse users and lead them to bogus websites that'll mirror a popular website to steal personal usernames and passwords. Like the unsecured http website of google to the right.
Viruses- Is a type of malware that attaches itself to popular programs and clones it self into other files and computers depending on the severity. Viruses like to attach itself to common programs and are usually labeled with a .zip extension: which means you have to actually allowed the download to occur then it spreads just as a full blown cold would. The Viruses are transfered by USB, email attachments, and file sharing. At times it won't build harm to your physical system but it will begin to delete important common files nearly destroying your operating system.
Worms- Just like Viruses Worms replicate and create duplicate copies that cause the same type of damage. On the other hand, the worms don't need no help from the computer user but instead target victims through some type of "social engineering" scheme or document that's sent or attached to a disk.
Trojans- A trojan is another type of malware that looks very legit but is an actual scam and immitation. This type of Malware needs to be approved by the user and if it's approved then it will irritate the user in different methods such as:
*Pop ups
*deleting files
*Stealing Data
*Spreading other Malware such as Viruses
*Pop ups
*deleting files
*Stealing Data
*Spreading other Malware such as Viruses
"Trojan is another type of malware named after the wooden horse the Greeks used to infiltrate Troy"