Why Malware Poses The Biggest Threat To Businesses?

Worms, viruses, spyware, and Trojan horse. You’re probably familiar with a few of the most common security threats to businesses. Even if they have different names, they all fall under one category, a malicious software called malware. Knowing what this threat is and how it works is the first step to preventing it from bring your business down. With an expert IT team help your company, you can protect your business against malware.

What is malware?

Malware includes any software program that is created to carry out unauthorized actions on the computer, smartphone or tablet of another user. Here are a few things you need to know.

• -       There are over 5,000 malware attacks every day.
• -       It takes 25 days to resolve an average malware attack.
• -       A malware attack costs the affected business at least $3 million.
• -       More than 60% of the legitimate but compromised websites expose computers to malware.

How does malware work?

There are several ways a malware can disrupt a small business. A malware can do any of the following:

• -       Take full control of all the software running on your computer
• -       Take over your computer
• -       Change or delete all your files
• -       Steal confidential information
• -       Send malicious emails
• -       Install pop up messages that says your computer has been compromised
• -       Reformat your system and cause loss of information

Types of Malware

Trojan Horse – it is by far the most malicious type of malware. It is designed to make the user believe that they are using a secure program like an anti-virus scan. But what they don’t know is that they are programmed to steal financial and personal data. They will not just infect your device but also break into websites and change them so they could have more victims.

Virus – it is a type of code that can replicate, infects a software, and spread throughout the computer and even other computers that share the software.

Worms – it is a kind of malicious device that can replicate itself throughout the computer and destroy the information including the data files that are on saved on the PC of the host.

Adware – it is a type of software that gives adverts to the computer of their target. The advertisements are programmed to monitor the internet sites that their target visits frequently and to display related ads on them.

Spyware – it is a malicious software that will infiltrate your device and spy on you by monitoring your activities online. This will allow the cybercriminal to gather as much information about your system without your knowledge.

Ransomware – it is an advance type of malware that is capable of restricting access to a computer system until the user pays the ransom. A popup will appear on the screen that warns the user that he or she has been locked out of their system. Unless the user pays the ransom, he or she won’t have access to the computer.

Mobile malware – it is a malicious software that can infiltrate computers system through apps via social media and email.

Call SpartanTec, Inc. if you are looking for a team of IT experts who can help you set up the most effective cybersecurity measures that can protect your company against all kinds of malware.

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