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Malware is a contraction of "malicious software," which encompasses a variety of software programs designed with the intent to harm, exploit, or otherwise negatively affect computers, servers, networks, and computer systems. In the realm of information security, malware represents one of the most pervasive and challenging threats.

Malware comes in multiple forms, including viruses, worms, spyware, trojan horses, ransomware, and adware, among others. Each type has a unique behavior but shares the common goal of disrupting operations, stealing sensitive information, gaining unauthorized access to system resources, and potentially causing significant damage to data and infrastructure.

In the context of information security, the presence of malware can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. It can also lead to financial losses, damage to an organization's reputation, and legal consequences. Information security strategies, therefore, prioritize the prevention, detection, and removal of malware to safeguard information assets from these malicious threats.

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Threat actors are exploiting a critical FortiClient EMS flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-35616, to deploy malware on unpatched systems. Threat actors are exploiting a critical FortiClient EMS vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-35616 (CVSS score of 9.1), that allows remote code execution without authentication. Fortinet released fixes in April after confirming zero-day attacks in the wild and urged […]