Malware Threats
Viruses
Viruses are self replicating code that install copies of themselves into other programs, data files for boot sectors of storage devices. Virus can often carry a “payload” which performs some undesirable function. These functions can include but are not limited to:
• Stealing drive space
• Stealing cpu cycles
• Accessing private information
• Corrupting data
• Digital defacement or vandalism
• Spamming contact lists