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Malware is a malicious software program that can disrupt your system’s normal functions or steal valuable information. It can be delivered through phishing emails, infected files or devices, social media platforms, websites, or even by phone call. Once cybercriminals infect a device they exploit the device to launch additional attacks, steal data, gain account credentials, sell access to computing resources, or extort ransom payments.

Modern malware is sophisticated and obfuscates itself through techniques like polymorphism or fileless attacks that operate directly in memory and evade detection. However, there are a few common ways cybercriminals gain access to your network or devices:

1. Exploits or exploit kits that target a specific weakness in a operating system or application. 2. Infected files and other malicious content downloaded from a website. 3. Malware hidden in an otherwise benevolent software package such as an app or browser extension. 4. Trojans that represent themselves as useful software and gain unauthorized access to the host system.

5. Other malicious software that collects personal or sensitive information without your knowledge, such as spyware, keyloggers, or bots that track and record activity on a device.

Malware is dangerous because it can cause significant damage and disruption to the operation of your business. The damage can be as minor as a slow computer or as major as an encryption of corporate data for financial gain, and may include brand reputation damage, loss of revenue and customers, and legal penalties.