GLOSSARY

Malware

Malware

Malware is a general term that encompasses various types of malicious software designed to infiltrate, disrupt, or damage computer systems, networks, or devices. Examples of malware include viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, adware, and rootkits. Malware can be used for a variety of nefarious purposes, such as data theft, system disruption, financial gain, or unauthorized surveillance.

About Symmetry Systems

Symmetry Systems is the Data+AI Security Company. We safeguard data at scale, detect threats, ensure compliance & reduce AI risks, so you can Innovate with Confidence.  Our Data Security Posture Management platform is engineered specifically to address modern data security and privacy challenges at scale from the data out, providing organizations the ability to innovate with confidence. With total visibility into what data you have, where it lives, who can access it, and how it’s being used, Symmetry safeguards your organization’s data from misuse, insider threats, and cybercriminals, as well as unintended exposure of sensitive IP and personal information through use of generative AI technologies.