Software Vulnerabilities:

• Vulnerabilities in operating systems, applications, and software plugins can be exploited by malware to gain unauthorized access to systems and execute malicious code.

Malicious Downloads:

• Downloading pirated software, cracked games, illegal media, and other copyrighted content from unauthorized sources often exposes users to malware infections. Malicious code may be embedded within these files and executed upon download or installation.

Infected Removable Media:

• Malware can spread through infected USB drives, external hard drives, and other removable media. Plugging infected media into a computer can result in the automatic execution of malware and the subsequent infection of the system.