Malware is a general term that includes any piece of malicious software (virus, worm, spyware, ransomware, trojan, rootkit, etc.) designed to pose a threat to users. While the tactics, techniques, and procedures vary, each criminal scheme has two fundamental parts: the technical attack (the hacking) and the monetization scheme (the exploitation of the data).

In this eBook you will learn some of the ways cybercriminals use malware to compromise the integrity of your applications and steal private data.