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How to detect and prevent malware infections on your computer

Gupta Bless
7 min readMar 4, 2023

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Introduction

Malware is software that is designed to harm a computer system.It can be different types such as viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, adware, and spyware that can steal data, disturb the operations and are also capable of controlling the system. By the use of malware, attackers can encrypt the data and demand payment for its release. So it can lead towards the reputational loss of productivity and legal regulatory consequences.

Timely detection and removal of malware is critical to minimize the impact of malware and detection or prevention of malware requires a multi-layered approach such as up-to-date antivirus, avoiding to click on sensitive attachment and practicing the safe browsing habits. Not only organizations but the individual can also reduce the risk by making themselves aware towards it.

How to deliver malware to the end client to target users.

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There can be a couple of ways by which malware can be sent to the targets. Let’s discuss some of them.

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Gupta Bless
Gupta Bless

Written by Gupta Bless

Security enthusiast working to secure web for others.

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