13 Types of Malware Attacks — and How You Can Defend Against Them

This article provides a comprehensive, non-technical overview of malware: defining 13 common types (adware, fileless, viruses, worms, trojans, bots, ransomware, spyware, mobile malware, rootkits, keyloggers, wipers, cryptojacking), describing impacts and notable examples, and recommending defensive measures such as monitoring and detection tools, security awareness training, vulnerability management, zero trust, and MFA. It highlights trends like ransomware-as-a-service and increases in fileless attacks, and uses real-world consequences (MGM Resorts) to illustrate business impact.