Malware and Exploit Detection | Complete Security

Malware is a general term for various malicious software variants such as viruses, ransomware, and spyware. Malware, an abbreviation for malicious software, usually consists of code developed by cyber attackers and is designed to cause extensive damage to data and systems and to allow unauthorized access to networks. It has been. Malware is typically delivered via a type of link or file via email, requiring the user to click the link or open the file to run the malware.

Malware has actually been a threat to individuals and organizations since the first appearance of the creeper virus in the 1970s. Since then, the Earth has been attacked by thousands of different malware variants. All of these are intended to cause the highest priority disruption and damage possible.

To provide adequate computer protection, your antivirus software must have the following features:

• Very wide range of existing malicious program detection — ideally all existing malware

• Detect new changes in known computer viruses, worms, and Trojan horse viruses

• Detects malicious software in packaged files (executable files modified by the archive utility) and scans the contents of the archive and installation packages.

Not all antivirus products offer the same level of computer protection

With a variety of antivirus products on the market for several years, some users may fall into the trap of thinking that there is little resolution between different products. All of these products have similar malware detection capabilities. These users may plan to make their antivirus product selection based on relatively insignificant criteria, such as whether it has a beautiful design or is featured in an eye-catching advertisement.

While various antivirus programs are available for long periods of time, the amount and type of threats that computers and other devices are exposed to have changed significantly in recent years. Effective computer protection depends on the ability of antivirus vendors to adapt to new demands. Judging by the technical performance in detecting and protecting malware, different antivirus products can be very different.

Continuous investment and dedication

Antivirus vendors need to continuously invest in investigations to protect their customers from increasingly sophisticated cybercrime attacks and to provide immediate response as new malware is released. Without the vendor's dedication to fighting ongoing wars with highly specialized cyber criminals, you are exposed to the following risks:

• Your computer

• Your data

• Your digital identity

• Your finances

Some antivirus products are losing the "arms race"

The simplest if one vendor's antivirus product detects only 50% of all active viruses on the web, while another vendor detects 90% and the third product detects 99.9%. It's easy to determine which one provides computer protection.

In reality, few antivirus products and services offer near 100% protection levels. In fact, most products fail to achieve 90% security levels.

Some antivirus vendors do not seem ready to continue developing new malware. These vendors have virtually lost the "arms race" of malicious software. As a result, customers are not completely protected from all of today's cyber threats.