Malware Tips

Firewalls and Proxies

In building construction, a firewall is a structure designed to contain building fires. For example, an attic crawlspace that…

Backdoor Programs

It’s the ultimate nightmare for a computer user, the idea that someone outside the computer can take over. The…

Malware Overview

Do you know what goes on under the hood of your car? Do you know the solution for a…

Malware FAQs

Malware or Spyware

Malware is a new term used to describe malicious “mal” software “ware” that has no other purpose other than…

Malware!

The five types of malware are: Virus: A virus is a computer program that has been coded to replicate…

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Malware Info

Malware May Be Hard At Work On Your Computer

If you’ve been using a personal computer for some time the word “Malware” gets on your nerves. Malware is the nice term for malicious software, anyone that has had their PC corrupted by it will use a different choice of words. Malicious software includes viruses, adware, spyware, and Trojans. If you don’t take precautions they will take over your computer. Viruses are probably the most common type of malware. Viruses can do all kinds of maddening things…

Virus Overview

Computer Viruses are one of the biggest “bogeyman” of the Internet, and with attacks by Melissa, ILoveYou, Nimda, and Michelangelo, there are damage estimates and virus warnings all over the Internet. But what are they really? A virus is a program that spreads to other computers. Like all forms of malware, it both runs without the user’s knowledge or permission and it can interfere with other programs that are trying to run on the same computer. Some…

Adware Overview

Adware is advertising delivered directly to your computer. Generally, a program puts ads on the screen at some regular interval. In some cases, this program can be installed without the user’s knowledge, but not always. Many programs clearly state on install that “this program is supported by advertising, and if you turn off the advertising, you also shut down the program.” Adware tends to be a “grey area” in the malware family. Yes, it can run without…

Spyware Overview

Imagine a program that watches your computer. It sits in memory, watching everything the computer does–the websites it displays, the passwords used to get into them, the advertisements that get clicked on. This program silently and secretly gathers all of this information, without the user’s knowledge. Then, at some point, it connects to a server somewhere on the Internet, and hands over this collection–again, without letting the owner of the computer know what it’s done. Scary thought?…