Many computer users are worried about malware. Which of the following are two examples of malware?

A. Firewall

B. Worm

C. Router

D. Virus

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Malware is any programme that purposefully attacks a computer, network, or server. 

Key Points

Malware :​

• Malware is able to infect networks and devices and is designed with the intention of negatively affecting such devices, networks, and/or their users.
• Examples of Malware are Computer viruses, worms, Trojan horse ransomware, and spyware. 
• These harmful applications steal, encrypt, and erase private information.
• They also change or hijack fundamental computer operations and track end users' online behaviours. 

Thus, Worms and Viruses are two examples of malware. 

Additional Information

• Malware can have terrible effects in some situations while having very minor and innocuous ones in others.
• This harm may manifest itself to the user or endpoint in many ways depending on the type of malware and its objective.