Virus - A type of malware that, when executed, self-replicates by modifying other computer programs and inserting their own code, Malware - Any software intentionally designed to cause disruption to a computer, server, client, or computer network, leak private information, gain unauthorized access to information or systems, deprive users access to information or which unknowingly interferes with the user's computer security and privacy, Worm - A Self-replicating malware program whose primary purpose is to infect other computers by duplicating itself while remaining active on infected systems, Trojan-Horse - Any malware that misleads users of its true intent by pretending to be a legitimate program (generally spread with social engineering such as phishing), Rootkit  - A collection of malware designed to give unauthorized access to a computer or area of its software and often masks its existence or the existence of other software, Ransomware  - A form of malware designed to deny access to a computer system or data until ransom is paid, Keylogger  - Stores gathered information and sends it to the attacker who can then extract sensitive information like login credentials and credit card details,

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