Your job is to investigate 'malware' and inform the rest of us about malware. Tell us what it is, why it may be harmful, how it is used, etc. Tell us how to protect ourselves and our computers. Give us tips if you want.
Tell us how widespread malware is in our lives.
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ReplyDeleteMalware is spyware that sneaks around in your computer secretly and takes your information. Malware includes computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, dishonest adware, scareware, crimeware, most rootkits. I used Wikipedia. You can protect your computer with antivirus programs such as Norton and McAfee.
ReplyDeleteMalware is short for "malicious software" and refers to software programs designed to damage or do other unwanted actions on a computer system. Malware can be viruses, worms, trojan horses, and spyware. People can hack onto your computer if you have malware and can even commit identity theft.
ReplyDeleteIt is short for malicious software, and it takes your information without your consent. Its purpose is to cause harm to your computer throught bugs and viruses. You can protect yuorself from it with antivirus programs, and being carful with what your doing.
ReplyDeleteMalware is short for melicious soft ware. it secretly enters the computer, and may contain viruses, spyware, trojan horse, and worms. There are programs on your computer that specifically target malware.
ReplyDeleteMalware is software that is designed to secretly access a computer without the owner's consent. Malware is harmful to your computer because it can include computer viruses, trojan horses, worms, and spyware. Malware can also allow identity thieves to see your personal information. There are special progams that target Malware and protect your computer from it. The few people who use it are normally thieves looking for information.I recieved my informatin on Malware from
ReplyDeletehttp://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-malware.htm
•Malicious software (mal-ware) is a form of computer program designed with malicious intent. This intent may be to cause annoying pop-up ads with the hope you click on one and generate revenue, or forms of spyware and viruses that can be used to steal your identity or track your activities
ReplyDeletemalware or malicious software is designed to damage or disrupt a system, like a virus.It can steal personal information and commit fraud.its harmful because people can get information about you that can lead to identity theft.people try to lure you in on to links that will download malware.If you think you might have it on your computer stop banking and other activities that use names and passwords.
ReplyDeleteMalware (malicious software) is defined as: "software designed to secretly access a computer system without the owner's informed consent". It was originally used as a prank by people trying to see how far they could spread something. Now, it is used to attack computers in hopes of stealing some sort of information. Data can be stolen in the form of viruses, worms, trojan horses, etc. You can protect yourself from this by installing an anti-malware program and being careful what links and emails you open. Malware is very widespread, and in 2005 Microsoft reported selling malware removal programs to over 270 million Microsoft users.
ReplyDeleteMalware(malicious software) is a form of computer intrusion without the owners consent. (Trojan horse virus,worms...ect.) Malware is often used to collect personal information about someone, or sometimes even as a prank. You can prevent being infected by malware by installing a protective software program. You should also be careful what you download, and make sure it is from a secure site.
ReplyDeletemalware, also known as malicious software, is a way of infiltrating a computer system without the owners knowing. It can be harmful many reasons. The most detrimental problem with malware is that the hacker can access your personal information. Identity theft is often the "come-after" crime of hacking. There are many ways malware can be used by the putruder, one of the most common ways is through email attachments. Other ways of hacking your computer include create falty websites, bundling small viruses under "reputable" applications, and other ways. There are tons of ways your computer can be hacked and people are thinking of new ways everyday. The best ways to stay safe from this crime is to use afirewall, update your software, adjust your internet explorer settings(safest possible settings), use anti-virus/wnti-spyware protection, and most importantly use your common sense online. Malware is incredibly widely spread, every 1 in 47 computers is said to be infected, and the spread of malware is becoming worse.
ReplyDeleteMalware is a malicious software that causes problems that we know as "virsues" without us even knowing it. The main problem with malware is that the hacker can be acessing our personal files and could potentially picking out things that could cause us problems in the future. There are many ways that the putruedr can use malware, one of the most common is through e-mail attachments. The best way to avoid malware is by setting up a firewall. This will help you keep your persnal infomation safe.
ReplyDeleteI have previously commented on this article...it must have been removed. Malware is bad, to put it simply. It can harm your computer. To protect yourself you can get anti malware software. The widespread malware in our lives affects computers everyday.
ReplyDeleteI hate Melware only for the simple fact that its harmfull to your computer. to protect yourself get anti-melware software. Melware affects millions of people every day. dont let yourself be the next to be affected by it.
ReplyDeleteMalware is a version of spyware that is harmful to your computer and the information on it. To protect yourself you can get anti malware software, counter spyware, or firewall.
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