Malware is any program or file that is harmful to a computer user.

1. Adware

1.1. or advertising-supported malware, is a term used to describe unwanted software that displays advertisements on your device

2. Virus

2.1. is a type of computer program that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code.

3. Spyware

3.1. is unwanted software that infiltrates your computing device, stealing your internet usage data and sensitive information

4. Trojan

4.1. a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software. Trojans can be employed by cyber-thieves and hackers trying to gain access to users' systems.

5. Worm

5.1. type of malicious software program whose primary function is to infect other computers while remaining active on infected systems