What is malware?

Malware, a shortened combination of the words malicious and software, is a catch-all term for any sort of software designed with malicious intent.That malicious intent is often theft of your private information or the creation of a backdoor to your computer so someone can gain access to it without your permission.

What are Common Types of Malware?

• Virus
• Spyware
• Worm
• Trojan horse
• Browser hijacker
• Rootkit
• Malvertising

How Does a Malware Infection Happen?

Malware can infect a computer or other device in a number of ways. It usually happens completely by accident, often times by way of downloading software that is bundled with a malicious application.

How Do You Remove Malware?

The most common types of malware are actual programs like the legitimate software you use every day. Those programs can be uninstalled, just like anything else, from Control Panel, at least in Windows operating systems.

How to secure?

The most important way to prevent malware from reaching your computer is by making sure you have an antivirus/antimalware program installed and that you have it configured to constantly look for signs of malicious activity in downloads and active files.

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