What is Malware?

The term malware comes from the two words "malicious software," and refers to any software that is designed to cause damage to a computer, server, or network.

Viruses, spyware, worms, key loggers, and Trojans are examples of malware. If you click links that are disguised as images, audio, or video files which might appear on suspicious Web sites or in Instant Messages (IMs) or e-mail messages, you might expose your computer to malware. In some cases, malware can even be hidden in files that have been uploaded to reputable Web sites. Malware can:

•         Corrupt data
•         Slow down your computer
•         Use your e-mail or instant message(IM) program to spread itself to other computers
•         Erase everything on your hard drive

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