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image source https://pixabay.com/ -The term 'Malware' is associated with Cyber world...It is the short form of 'Malicious Software'. The term for lay-man can be rightly defined as any software knowingly designed to cause damage to a computer, server or computer network. They are planted in the target as the codes and scripts which in common languages are known as Computer Virus, Worms, Trojan horses, Ransomware, Spyware, Adware, Scareware,   etc. These malicious programs can perform a variety of functions, including stealing, encrypting or deleting sensitive data, altering or hijacking core computing functions and monitoring users' computer activity without their permission.   To protect any such attack users purchase the software provided by companies called Antivirus software, Firewalls etc. -A couple of months back Maharashtra Cybercrime department has reported the malware “Gravity RAT” . The ‘RAT’ in the name stands for Remote Access Trojan , whic...