Spyware, Adware, and Scareware: Mechanics, Network Impact, and Defense
Beyond viruses, worms, and ransomware, three quieter but genuinely damaging malware categories deserve their own attention: spyware, which steals information covertly; adware, which monetizes intrusive advertising; and scareware, which manipulates fear to trick users into installing something harmful. Each behaves differently on a network, and recognizing that difference is what makes detection actually possible. This...
