Malware is the overall name and can be split into:

  • Ransomware - his software makes your computer useless
  • Adware - Collects data from your computer and presents personalized ad. Like browser startseite geändert.
  • Spyware - Just spys on you and sells the data to others. (Like where you browse, what you like, creditcard info)
  • Trojan - Is telling you it is a normal piece of software

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