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1. MALWARE : Also referred as ("malicious software") is a file or code/software which is typically delivered over the network, that is designed with the intention of disrupting, corrupting, or otherwise damaging a computer system, servers or computer network typically through gaining unauthorized access.

            

 

Often, several of these are combined into one attack. The most common threat used by hackers is ransomware . What hackers do is they encrypt all of your files so that you cannot access them. They then demand that you pay a ransom in order to regain access to them, although in most cases, you will never regain access to your files.

                

                

                      

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