Archive for July, 2008

What is Malware?

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Malware is software that is dangerously intrusive in nature and installed without the computer users’ consent. The word “malware” is a combination of the words “malicious” and “software.” There are many common terms that people use to describe computer “bugs” such as viruses, spyware, adware, trojans, and worms. These are technically different types of malicious software, yet all fall under the umbrella of malware. Malware can refer to any of the aforementioned computer “bugs,” and others too! (more…)