This code is designed by a threat actor to cause unwanted changes, damage, or ongoing access to computer systems. Malicious code may result in back doors, security breaches, information and data theft, and other potential damages to files and computing systems.

What can be malicious code do?

What can malicious code do? It can cause damage by corrupting files, erasing your hard drive, and/or allowing hackers access.

What are the damages caused by malicious software?

Damage caused by malware
Operability of computers and computer networks. The catastrophic failure or dramatic slowdown of an individual computer or network can be premeditated or accidental. Hardware failure. Data loss or data theft. Even if there is no visible damage.

Viruses which are the most commonly-known form of malware and potentially the most destructive. They can do anything from erasing the data on your computer to hijacking your computer to attack other systems, send spam, or host and share illegal content.