Threat profile
Malware
Software built to steal data, take control of a device or damage it: infostealers, trojans, spyware, worms and loaders.
How it works
Malware usually needs a first step from the user or from an unpatched flaw: opening an attachment, running a cracked program, installing a fake app or visiting a compromised site. Once running it may steal saved passwords and sessions, log keystrokes, open a remote channel for the attacker or download further tools.
What to look for
- A program asks for permissions it does not need.
- Unexpected slowness, new browser extensions or changed search settings.
- Security tools that are switched off without your action.
What reduces the risk
- Install software only from the official store or the publisher's site, and verify downloads with the published hash.
- Keep the operating system, browser and apps updated.
- Use a standard account for daily work, not an administrator account.
- Keep an offline or versioned backup and test restoring it.
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This section is for defence and learning. Do not test systems you do not own or have written permission to test: unlawful access to an information system is an offence (Turkish Penal Code, Article 243).