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Malware is malicious software that attacks computer systems, networks, tablets and mobile devices to steal or disrupt their normal functions. It can also infect and corrupt hardware, alter or hijack core system functions, or spy on the behavior of a device without its owner’s knowledge. Malware perpetrators have many motives, including making money, sabotage, political objectives or simply bragging rights.

Malicious software has evolved in the last few decades from viruses to worms, Trojan horses and botnets to ransomware and cryptojacking. Attackers can use malware to attack a wide variety of endpoints, from desktop computers and laptops to mobile devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) and even industrial control systems.

In 2022, trends indicate attackers are using increasingly sophisticated techniques to deliver malware. This includes fileless malware that is difficult to detect with traditional security tools. To spot the signs of infection, look for a sudden loss of disk space on your computer or a swell in internet activity that does not correlate with your behavior. Also be aware of a sudden change in your computer’s performance, a new toolbar or add-on program on your browser, a different home page, and automatic redirections to fraudulent websites.

There are many tools that can help with detection and mitigation of malware threats. For example, cybersecurity teams can use security information and event management (SIEM) platforms that collect alerts from multiple tools and flag anomalies. They can also deploy security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) solutions that take information from these tools and build automated playbooks to respond to cyberattacks in real-time.