👉 A program weapon, also known as a software weapon or malicious software, is a type of software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems. Unlike traditional hardware weapons, program weapons exploit vulnerabilities in software code or use sophisticated techniques to manipulate system operations, often without the user's knowledge. They can range from viruses and worms to ransomware and spyware, each with specific goals such as data theft, system compromise, or financial gain. Program weapons are a significant cybersecurity threat because they can spread rapidly across networks and evade detection, making them challenging to identify and mitigate.
