Botnets: Dangerous pieces of code designed to spread from one computer to another, damaging files or stealing data along the way.
Spyware: This type of malware secretly tracks and records your activity to learn more about you.
Adware: Malware that displays unwanted advertisements is known as adware. It can also collect data on your browsing habits to deliver targeted ads or sell it to third parties.
Ransomware: This kind of malware can lock, encrypt, and hold your data hostage. Using ransomware, cybercrooks can threaten to destroy your personal files unless you pay them money.
Trojans: Disguised as a legitimate program or application, Trojans can spy on victims, steal data, or infect other programs.
Worms: This form of self-replicating malware spreads independently across devices and networks.