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Malware is a multi-use term that is used to describe a variety of self-executing software intended to harm a host's computer. Various types of Malware include: Trojan Horses, Spyware, Adware, Rootkits and Viruses. The malicious software is generally installed without user knowledge and can serve a variety of purposes. more »
Malware can be downloaded to your computer through many different ways. The most prevalent way is by being bundled with apparently legitimate software. When the legitimate software is downloaded, the malware attaches itself to the "good" files. Another way malware can be downloaded is through false cookie and cache files that your... more »
Popups are sometimes authentic warnings or error message. Other times, popups occur when information is required such as login names and passwords. However, the popups that are most aggravating are also the most damaging. These are the ones caused by malware on a computer. Malware, which is an abbreviated term meaning malicious... more »
Malware viruses are basically malicious software programs that infect your computer and can cause a wide variety of damage to your hard drive. They can even wipe your computer completely out if they are not taken care of properly. The most important resource you will need to get rid of this type of virus is to have good antivirus... more »
Malware can refer to many kinds of software programs, from innocuous but annoying programs that inundate you with pop-up ads to truly malicious software that can steal your personal information and deliver it into the hands of thieves. In either case, malware makes you and your computer system vulnerable and detracts from your... more »
Antivirus software helps to protect your computer and your network. Viruses come in many...
Spyware is malicious software that is stealthily installed onto a computer to gather...
If you are reading this, you already have a lot of basic computer skills. However, you might not...
Dealing with a computer virus is never fun and can be extremely frustrating. It can put your...
The word "malware" comes from the term "MALicious softWARE." Malware is any software that infects and damages a computer system without the... more »
A malware warning is something issued by malware protection programs to let the user know a malware attack is occurring. Anti-virus and... more »
Malware protection is built into many programs and is a standard security feature for Internet Explorer, Firefox and Windows Vista, among others.... more »
Malware is a broad term for programs with malicious intent. Spyware is a type of malware that tries to obtain personal information through... more »
One of the most common threats to arise on the Internet is the emergence of rogue anti-spyware programs such as Malware Crush. This program, like... more »
Malware, short for malicious software, is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owners informed consent. The expression is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program code.
The term "computer virus" is sometimes used as a catch-all phrase to include all types of malware, including true viruses.
Software is considered malware based on the perceived intent of the creator rather than any particular features. Malware includes computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, most rootkits, spyware, dishonest adware, crimeware and other malicious and unwanted software. In law, malware is sometimes known as a computer contaminant, for instance in the legal codes of several U. S. states, including California and West Virginia.National Conference of State Legislatures jcots.state.va.us/2005%20Content/pdf/Computer%20Contamination%20Bill.pdf
Malware is not the same as defective software, that is, software that has a legitimate purpose but contains harmful bugs.
Preliminary results from Symantec published in 2008 suggested that "the release rate of malicious code and other unwanted programs may be exceeding that of legitimate software applications." According to F-Secure, "As much malware produced in 2007 as in the previous 20 years altogether." Malwares most common pathway from criminals to users is through the Internet: primarily by e-mail and the World Wide Web.
The prevalence of malware as a vehicle for organized Internet crime, along with the general inability of traditional anti-malware protection platforms to protect against the continuous stream of unique and newly produced professional malware, has seen the adoption of a new mindset for businesses operating on the Internet - the acknowledgment that some sizable percentage of Internet customers will always be infected for some reason or other, and that they need to continue read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malware
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