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Malware

Threats

Spyware Ransomware Trojan Exploit

Software designed for unauthorized or harmful actions.

Definition

Malware includes code intended to compromise confidentiality, integrity, or availability, such as spyware, trojans, ransomware, and remote access tools.

In plain English Software designed for unauthorized or harmful actions.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Compromised endpoints become a direct path to sensitive personal data and account credentials.

Example

Example: Info-stealer malware exfiltrating browser cookies and password vault data.

Apps Using Malware

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

AdGuard Home logo

AdGuard Home

Privacy Score: 88

AdGuard Home offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the dns firewall space, with a stronger fo...

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Quad9 logo

Quad9

Privacy Score: 82

Quad9 offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the dns firewall space, with a stronger focus on ...

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NextDNS logo

NextDNS

Privacy Score: 85

NextDNS offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the dns firewall space, with a stronger focus o...

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Pi-hole logo

Pi-hole

Privacy Score: 90

Pi-hole offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the dns firewall space, with a stronger focus o...

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