Defensive /topic/malware

Malware is an umbrella term, but every family has its own goals.

• Trojans — Disguised as legitimate software.
• Ransomware — Encrypts data, demands payment.
• RATs — Full remote control.
• Worms — Self-propagating (WannaCry, NotPetya).
• Rootkits — Operate at the kernel or below.
• Wipers — Pure sabotage.

Malware sandboxes execute submitted samples in isolated environments — the behavior observed depends on configuration, network simulation, and timing.

Taxonomy matters. The right classification opens the right analysis path — knowing what you're dealing with determines how you respond.

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