For many computer virus writers and cybercriminals, the objective is to distribute their virus, worm or Trojan virus to as many computers or mobile phones as possible – so that they can maximise malware penetration. There are three main ways in which this can be achieved:
- Via social engineering
- By infecting a system without the user’s knowledge
- A combination of both of these methods
In addition, the malware creator will often take steps to prevent the infection being detected by antivirus programs.
Discover more in the following articles:
- Social Engineering
- Malware Implementation Techniques
- Combining Social Engineering & Malware Implementation Techniques
- Why Cybercriminals Try to Combat Antivirus Software
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