Chapter 5, Problem 1.1CS

Explain the different types of Malware namely, viruses, worms, Trojan Horse, Rootkit, Spyware, and Adware

Viruses are malicious software programmes that may quickly propagate across a computer system and cause damage to the data, as well as the processor and memory components. Trojan horses are another name for them. The many types of computer virus software are discussed. The Internet and maybe even other networks can be protected by firewalls. Describe the properties of the firewall.

How does a computer virus differ from malware, and what are the potential risks associated with them?