💥 How Malware Can Damage a System
Malware is software designed to cause harm to computers, networks, or users.
It can affect how a system works, what data it stores, and how secure it is 🔐.
📂 Damaging or Deleting Files
Malware can delete important files or change them so they no longer work properly.
This might include documents 📄, photos 🖼️, or even system files needed to run the computer.
🐌 Slowing Down the System
Some malware runs constantly in the background 🕒.
This can use up memory and processing power, making the computer feel slow, laggy, or unresponsive.
🔓 Stealing Information
Malware can secretly collect information from a system without the user knowing 👀.
- Passwords 🔑
- Personal details 👤
- Bank or login information 💳
📡 Taking Control of the Computer
In some cases, malware allows attackers to control a computer remotely.
This means the system could be used to send spam 📧, attack other systems, or carry out actions without the owner's permission.
🧨 Disrupting Normal Use
Malware can cause pop-ups, unwanted programs, or constant error messages ❗.
This makes the system frustrating or difficult to use and can stop people from doing their work properly.