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                          Malware stands for malicious software,  meaning software that can be used to cause harm to the host  computer.  Malware is a broad term that refers to a variety of malicious programs. The most common types of malware as below :  Virus Adware Bot Ransomware  Rootkit Spyware Trojan Horse Worm Spam Keylogger Backdoors Phishing Lets discuss each one in detail : Virus            A computer virus is malicious computer program  that replicates by copying itself to another program or computer boot sector which changes the way computer works.  A virus can be spread by opening an email attachment, clicking on an  executable  file, visiting an infected website, connecting removable storage device or viewing an  infected website advertisement . Adware           Adware is unwanted software designed to throw advertisements up on your screen, redirect your search requests to advertising websites and collect marketing-type data about you. The ads