Defining Malware (The Umbrella Term) #
Malware (Malicious Software) is the general term for any hostile, intrusive, or annoying software program code. Viruses, ransomware, worms, and spyware are all types of malware.
Key Sub-Types of Malware #
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Virus: Requires a host file or program to spread. It self-replicates when the infected file is executed.
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Ransomware: Encrypts the victim’s files and demands a ransom payment (usually cryptocurrency) for the decryption key. WAF prevents the server-side infection vectors.
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Backdoor: Code placed by an attacker to allow remote access to the server, bypassing standard authentication. CyberWAF removal experts focus heavily on finding and eliminating these.
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Trojan Horse: Software that appears legitimate but hides malicious functions.
How CyberWAF Helps with Malware Cleanup #
If any of these threats breach your application security, the CyberWAF expert removal team handles:
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Identification: Pinpointing the exact malicious files and backdoors.
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Removal: Securely deleting the malware and restoring clean files from the backup.
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Hardening: Fixing the vulnerability that allowed the initial infection to occur.
