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Question Malware modify, delete, corrupt files
What are the names of types of malware that acess, modify, delete, or corrupt PC hdd and ssd files (Windows files and personal files, games, music, executables, ISO, IMG, RAR, ZIP, 7Z)? Does all malware have the potential to do this?
In this case, how are the malware QtWebKit4.dll (Trojan:Win32/Wacatac.C!ml), Caller.exe (DrWeb detects Trojan.DownLoader47.36298), and Caller.exe (VBA32 detects TrojanPSW.Rhadamanthys) classified?
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Not all malware is made to damage or delete files. The ones that can access, change, or destroy your data are usually viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, or wipers. The ones you mentioned, like QtWebKit4.dll, Caller.exe, and Rhadamanthys, are Trojans that mostly download more malware or steal information. They don’t usually corrupt files directly, but the extra malware they bring in can cause serious harm.
