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Spyware: |
| Individual
programs that embed themselves within your computer and monitor your
internet browsing activites. They can "spy" on your confidential information
(ie. passwords, credit card info, etc). |
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Spybot Worm: |
| The spybot worm is a virus that attacks
your computer system through Instant Messenger or Kazaa. If you are
infected by spybot then your anti-virus software may become disabled.
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Adware:
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| Programs that relay your personal information
and internet browsing patterns from your PC to another PC for advertising
purposes. Adware are software applications that display advertising
banners and pop-ups. If you get inundated with pop-ups chances are
you have been infected by adware. |
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Malware: |
| It
is the short term for malicious software. Malware are more commonly
referred as viruses, trojans, and worms. Malware self-propagates and
hide themselves within another program. Malware are designed to annoy
but they have been known to wipe out the an entire hard drive. The
most common form of being infected by Malware is through openning
of an email attachment. |
