CS406: Information Security

As you learned in the previous section, depending on the function or type of malware used the harmful effect on the system will differ. In this section, you will learn about the seven common effects malware can have on a system, such as overwhelming system resources, running malicious adware, running spyware, running ransomware, creating backdoors, disabling security functions, and creating botnets. Pay attention to the type of malware and the method used to create each affect.