Assignment: Types of Malware

Malware is nothing new, and hackers have been using different malware ideas to hack information. In this discussion, you will identify the different types of malware and the popularity of each type.

Tasks:

• Choose two types of malware that were discussed in the chapter readings.

• Conduct an Internet search of each type.

• Explain how hackers use each type of malware to obtain information and find out how many cases of each type were reported in the last five years.

Note: Your response should rely upon at least two sources from professional literature-articles from peer-reviewed journals and relevant textbooks. Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.