How do malware authors distribute their malicious software?
Malware authors employ various methods to distribute their malicious software. Some common distribution methods include email attachments, malicious websites, drive-by downloads, infected software downloads from untrustworthy sources, and social engineering techniques such as phishing emails or fake software updates.
One effective way for malware authors to distribute their malicious software is by exploiting software vulnerabilities in widely used applications such as web browsers or plugin frameworks. By injecting malicious code into legitimate websites, the malware can be downloaded onto unsuspecting users' systems without their knowledge or consent. Additionally, malware authors may also use botnets to distribute their malware, leveraging a network of compromised computers to propagate the malicious software.