Malware

Malware is malicious software that is unintentionally downloaded and installed by the user. This distinguishes malware from computer viruses that spread over the network or other computers. There are different types of malware such as adware, spyware, trojans or ransomware. These differ in the way the user learns about an infection. While the user is informed directly about the presence of ransomware and this malware can allegedly only be removed by making a payment, other types work in the background and are often not noticed by the user. Malware is often distributed via e-mails, where a user clicks on a link to install it on the device. Anti-virus systems often recognize the malware and block the download.