Malware

Malware is a term that stands for malicious software. It refers to any type of computer program whose intent is to cause harm to a user's computer. Malware is typically used by hackers to steal a user's personal or financial information. Sometimes users will have to pay the hacker a large sum of money to get their information back.

Since the main intent of malware is to gather a user's personal information in some form or another, it is a huge threat to a user's data privacy. Users can utilize tools such as antivirus software and firewalls to protect themselves from malicious cyber attacks.

References:
 * 1) What is Malware and How to Protect Against It? (n.d.). Retrieved March 31, 2018, from https://usa.kaspersky.com/resource-center/preemptive-safety/what-is-malware-and-how-to-protect-against-it