The 10 most dangerous types of viruses and malware and how to avoid them

Viruses are no longer just files that corrupt a computer; they’ve become tools for espionage, data theft, and connecting devices to global hacking networks known as botnets. Some viruses can even encrypt your files and prevent you from using them until you pay a ransom! It’s a real digital war.

Wamdat Tech’s lists show that the most common of these programs are:

Ransomware

Trojans

Spyware

Keyloggers that steal passwords

Worms that spread on their own across networks

How do you protect yourself? It’s simple: keep your system updated, use a robust antivirus, avoid random links, enable two-step verification, and never download software from unknown sources. One wrong move could open the door to anything.

The most dangerous thing about viruses is that they are invisible to the naked eye, yet they can turn your life upside down in minutes, whether you’re an individual or a business.