| | Description | |--------|----------------| | Ransomware | Locks your personal files (photos, documents, etc.) and demands Bitcoin payment. | | Crypto miner | Runs silently in the background, using your GPU/CPU to mine monero or eth, destroying performance and hardware lifespan. | | Account stealer | Scans saved passwords from browsers and Discord, and steals Battle.net, Steam, or email accounts. | | Botnet infection | Turns your PC into a zombie for DDoS attacks or spam relays. | | False positive AV bypass | Malware is packed with custom crypters to avoid detection by Windows Defender. | | Legal notices | Your ISP may forward copyright infringement notices if the torrent is monitored. |
Word count: ~1,150 words. Written for educational and security awareness purposes only.
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