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What is Malware?

Malware, which is short for malicious software, can refer to any software that is designed to cause damage to a computer, server, or computer network.

Some of the most common types of malware are:

Adware:

Adware is a type of software that displays advertisements on your screen. The display of advertisements is often by not limited to when there is an open browser. They can come in various forms such as pop-ups, pop-unders, and embedded into programs. These advertisements are generally not prevented with pop-up blockers. This type of malware is more of an annoyance than damaging.

Virus:

Viruses are computer programs or scripts that attempt to spread from one file to another on a single computer and/or from one computer to another, using a variety of methods, without the knowledge and consent of the computer user.

• Worm:

  A worm is a specific type of virus that propagates itself across many computers, usually by creating copies of itself in each computer’s memory.




• Trojan Horses:

  Trojan horses conceal their true identity by hiding inside legitimate downloaded Internet software. They usually get on to your computer in some form of free software

Viruses are often thought of in terms of the damage they cause; however this is not the case. Technically, what makes a virus a virus is that it replicates and spreads itself. The damage it does is often incidental when making a diagnosis.

Spyware:

Spyware is a general term used to describe software that performs certain behaviors such as advertising, collecting personal information, or changing the configuration of your computer, generally without appropriately obtaining your consent first. This can include but is not limited to keyloggers that record every key stroke made or recording your web browsing habits by using your History folder.

Hijackers:

Hijackers take control of various parts of your web browser, including your home page, search pages, and search bar. They may also redirect you to certain sites should you mistype an address or prevent you access to certain web pages. Some will even redirect you to their own search engine when you attempt a search. Hijackers are much more prevalent for Internet Explorer users.