How Do We Get Malware?

Answers:
•From infected hardware such as USB keys.
•By clicking malicious links to download viruses, like those found in fake advertisements.
•By downloading malicious e-mail attachments containing it.
•“Drive-by downloads” or malware downloaded from websites – exploits a number of vulnerabilities in unpatched, outdated, or “cracked” operating systems and browsers.
•Using unlicensed or “cracked” software – a common example of this are unlicensed versions of Windows, often bought because users cannot afford a licensed version, and often sold by non-hostile sellers though they leave users very vulnerable.
•Software that seems legitimate (e.g., Skype, Tor, Firefox) but is downloaded from hostile sources, and usually repackaged with malware.
•Through social engineering attacks; for example, when someone impersonates a friend or colleague and invites you to click on a link that downloads malicious software onto your device.
•By downloading them through scams on social networking sites.