Examples of malware in the following topics:
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- Malware is a general term used to refer to a variety of forms of hostile or intrusive software.
- Malware includes computer viruses, worms, spyware, adware, and trojan horses .
- Malware has caused the rise in use of protective software types such as anti-virus, anti-malware, and firewalls.
- Another strictly for-profit category of malware has emerged, called spyware.
- The prevalence of malware as a vehicle for Internet crime, along with the challenge of anti-malware software to keep up with the continuous stream of new malware, has seen the adoption of a new mindset for individuals and businesses using the Internet.
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- Some sites attach malware to the computers of unsuspecting users.
- Malware is an external application that alters system settings (like a browser's home page), spawns pop-ups, and inserts advertisements into non-affiliated web pages.
- Typically, malware is difficult to remove or uninstall, making it even more difficult for less computer-savvy users to protect themselves from these programs.
- Malware also makes users vulnerable to the theft of sensitive information including social security numbers and credit card data.
- Some malware programs are designed to gather sensitive information from users without their knowledge.
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- Emails containing links to websites infected with malware, also known as email spoofing
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- Crimes that primarily target computer networks or devices include computer viruses, denial-of-service attacks, and malware.