Malware
Türkçe: Zararlı yazılım
A program written to damage systems, steal data or gain control without the user's knowledge or consent.
// EXPLANATION
Types include viruses, worms, ransomware, spyware and Trojans. Current patches, software from trusted sources and the principle of least privilege are the main defences.
// ALSO KNOWN AS
malwarespywaremalicious software
// RELATED TERMS
SandboxRunning a program in a restricted environment isolated from the rest of the system so that any damage stays confined to it.
FirewallSoftware or hardware that filters network traffic according to rules and blocks unauthorised connections.
PhishingAn attack that tricks users into handing over passwords or payment details through fake emails, messages or websites.
