🛡️ In today’s digital world, not all malware is the same. Understanding the difference between common threats helps us stay safer online. Here’s a quick breakdown:
🔹 Virus
A virus is malicious code that attaches itself to files or programs and spreads when you run them. It can corrupt, delete, or steal data — and even slow down your entire system.
🔹 Spyware
This sneaky software silently tracks your activity without permission. It collects personal data like passwords, browsing habits, or credit card info — often without a trace until it’s too late.
🔹 Ransomware
The most aggressive of the three, ransomware locks or encrypts your data and demands payment (a ransom) to unlock it. It can paralyze businesses, hospitals, and even government systems.
🛡️ Protect yourself:
Keep software updated
Use strong antivirus and anti-malware tools
Don’t click unknown links or attachments Stay informed.
Stay protected.
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