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Types of Malware Explained: From Viruses to Ransomware
7 min readMar 09, 2026
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What is Malware?
Malicious software designed to harm systems.
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Types
- Virus
- Worm
- Trojan
- Ransomware
- Spyware
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How It Spreads
- Email attachments
- Downloads
- USB devices
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Prevention
- Antivirus
- Updates
- Avoid suspicious links
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Final Thought
Awareness is the best protection.