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Malware

Definition: A general term for malicious software, viruses, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware. Its purpose is to steal data, take over a system, or extort money.

Everyday analogy: Like mold in a house. If left untreated, it spreads, damages the building’s structure, and makes the residents sick.

How we use this: Malware removal is a standard procedure in our website emergency service. We scan, isolate, clean up, and close the vulnerability through which the malware entered.

// synonyms

  • Malware
  • Ransomware
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