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Short for “malicious software”. It is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

A dropper is a kind of Trojan that has been designed to "install" some sort of malware (virus, backdoor, etc.) to a target system.

Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access to the victim’s data and threatens to publish or delete it unless a ransom is paid.

A botnet refers to a group of computers which have been infected by malware and have come under the control of a malicious actor.

Watering hole attacks infect popular a website or an online platform that is frequently visited by the target individuals or organizations.