Malware is short for "malicious software" and is designed to steal information, inflict damage upon your computer, commit fraud, and spread spam. Types of malware include: viruses, Trojan horses, and worms. Malware symptoms range from annoying popups to erasing your hard drive or even ruining your computer's processor. Learn how to spot Malware, how to eradicate it, as well as prevent it from getting into your computer. A word of caution : A program like Antivirus 2009 “looks” like a real warning that you have a virus and to click on the link or install button to fix the problem. In reality, you have just “invited” a virus into your computer by doing so. One should only use programs that are legitimate antivirus or Internet security programs.
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