How do malware authors distribute their malicious software to unsuspecting victims?
Malware authors use various methods to distribute their malicious software to unsuspecting victims. Some common techniques include phishing emails, drive-by downloads from compromised websites, malicious advertisements, malicious attachments in emails, and social engineering tactics. These methods exploit human vulnerabilities and technological weaknesses to trick or force users into downloading and executing the malware.
Malware authors often use botnets, which are networks of compromised computers, to distribute their malicious software. By leveraging the computing power of these infected machines, malware authors can send out massive amounts of spam emails containing malware attachments or links to malicious websites. This allows them to reach a large number of potential victims and increases the chances of successful infections.