Malware Threats, Information Systems and Controls CPA Exam BEC

In this video, I explain malware threats. Malware, short for malicious software, refers to any software designed to harm or exploit any computing device, server, client, or computer network. Accounting students or CPA Exam candidates, check my website for additional resources: , cpaexaminindia, cpaexam, cpaevolution Over the years, various types of malware threats have emerged, each with unique functionalities and purposes. Below are some of the most common types: Viruses: These are malicious software programs that, when executed, replicate by infecting other programs and files on the computer. They often require human intervention (like opening a file or running a program) to spread. Worms: Unlike viruses, worms can spread without human intervention. They exploit vulnerabilities in software to infect systems and often spread across networks. Trojans: Named after the Trojan horse from ancient mythology, these malware types