Malware Types

noun a type of computer attack where malware is downloaded onto a user's computer without their knowledge or consent

• A drive-by download is a type of cyber attack where malware is downloaded onto a victim's computer without their knowledge or consent.
• I heard that drive-by downloads can happen just from visiting certain websites.
• Watch out for drive-by downloads when you're browsing the internet, they can really mess up your computer.
• Being hit with a drive-by download is like getting ambushed by malware while innocently surfing the web.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'ad injector' is a noun that refers to a software tool or program that inserts advertisements into webpages or apps.

• The ad injector software was found to be in violation of several advertising regulations.
• I heard that website uses some kind of ad injector to make more money.
• Don't trust those sites with ad injectors, they're just trying to scam you.
• His constant interruptions were like an ad injector in the middle of a conversation.