Malicious software commonly referred to as malware is increasingly being used as a way to make money from illegal activities. Such activities include:
- Identity theft
- Extorting money from individuals and or corporations
- Information & Data warfare against governments
In many cases, the victims are unaware their systems have been compromised and as a result, it is becoming increasingly important to protect ourselves against malware. Over the course of my next two blogs I will be discussing the most common forms of malware along with preventative maintenance and removal of malware.
