What are the primary differences between malware, trojans, spyware, scareware, and ransomware?
Malware is a broad term that encompasses various types of malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorised access to a computer system.
Trojans are deceptive programs that disguise themselves as legitimate software but perform malicious actions once installed. Spyware secretly gathers information about a user's activities without their knowledge, often for nefarious purposes like identity theft.
Scareware tricks users into believing their computer is infected and prompts them to purchase fake antivirus software.
Ransomware encrypts a user's files and demands payment for their release.
Each type of threat poses unique risks and requires specific removal techniques.
