What Is Spam? Definition & Types of Spam You See Online
Spam is part of everyday digital life. You see it in your inbox, on your phone, and all over social media. Most of it is just annoying. Some of it is dangerous enough to steal
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Spam is part of everyday digital life. You see it in your inbox, on your phone, and all over social media. Most of it is just annoying. Some of it is dangerous enough to steal
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A botnet is a malicious network of infected devices that a cybercriminal controls from a remote location. Each infected device is called a bot or zombie computer because it follows commands quietly, without the owner
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Ransomware is a type of malicious software that blocks access to files or devices until a payment is made. It falls under the broader malware category, but its main purpose is digital extortion. Most modern
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If someone can control your computer or server and everything still looks normal to you, a rootkit may be present. A rootkit is a type of malware that hides deep inside the operating system and
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When your browser suddenly looks different, opens random tabs, or keeps sending you to sites you never asked for, it is often not just a glitch. Many times this comes from a browser hijacker, a
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You expect to see ads when you read the news or watch a video online. That is normal. The problem starts when ads follow you everywhere, slow down your device, change your browser settings, or
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A computer worm is a type of malware that can spread by itself. Once it enters a device, it makes copies of itself and moves to other systems over the network. It doesn’t need you
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Spyware is a type of software that secretly installs itself on your device and monitors what you do. It collects data about your activity and sends it to third parties without your permission. Whether you
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Every time you type a password, card number, or company login, you expect only the website or app in front of you to see it. A keylogger breaks that trust. Understanding what a keylogger is,
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GameOver ZeuS (GOZ) is a dangerous piece of malware that has caused serious damage to millions of users worldwide. It is a variant of the Zeus malware family and is specifically designed to steal banking
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