Malware, a contraction of “malicious software,” encompasses any intrusive program developed by cybercriminals to compromise data integrity, damage systems, or gain unauthorized access. This broad category includes viruses, ransomware, spyware, and trojans, among others. Malware can infiltrate systems through infected files or malicious URLs, executing a range of harmful activities from data theft to initiating
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