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Basics of Malware Prevention
In our first installment we introduced you to Malware breaking it down into its various types such as spyware, adware, hijackers, and we introduced you to toolbars. Now it’s time to look at malware prevention by way of firewall usage, anti-virus software protection, maintaining operating system updates (patches), and backing up your data. To begin, let’s first take a look at firewall installation and the usage of such a tool.
What is Malware?
Is you computer running much slower than it normally does? Are you getting a lot of pesky pop-up advertisements? Are files missing or are you seeing new files on your computer? Find you have a new homepage? If so, you may have some unwanted programs running on your computer. You may be the victim of malware.
To put it simply, the word malware comes from the abbreviated term to describe “malicious software.” It is any software that is harmful to a computer user. Along with viruses, malware may be one of computer users’ biggest threats on the Internet. Malware includes spyware and adware programs which can be used to track your surfing habits and create those nasty pop-up advertisements, as well as hijacking your browser and installing unwanted toolbars.