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2. The Many Faces of Malware - AOL

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   How malware gets on your computer. ... hackers by opening a “backdoor” to your computer after downloading a file or program that is disguised as something good but is actually bad (e.g. trojan ...

3. Unmasking the threat: A deep dive into what is computer malware

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   Yes, there are free antivirus and anti-malware programs available that can effectively protect your computer. These programs offer basic protection against common threats but don’t generally ...

4. Internet safety - Wikipedia

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   Malware, particularly spyware, is malicious software designed to collect and transmit private information, such as passwords, without the user's consent or knowledge. They are often distributed through e-mail, software, and files from unofficial locations.

5. Malware - Wikipedia

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   Removal: Anti-malware software programs can be used solely for detection and removal of malware software that has already been installed onto a computer. This type of anti-malware software scans the contents of the Windows registry, operating system files, and installed programs on a computer and will provide a list of any threats found ...

6. Pikachu virus - Wikipedia

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   The Pikachu virus, also referred to as Pokey or the Pokémon virus, was a computer worm believed to be the first malware geared at children, due to its incorporation of Pikachu, the mascot species of the Pokémon media franchise. It was considered similar to the Love Bug, albeit slower in its spread and less dangerous.

7. Overview of Malwarebytes Premium for AOL

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   Although malware cannot damage physical hardware, it can steal, encrypt, or delete your data by altering or hijacking core computer functions, and spying on your computer activity without your knowledge or permission. Malware, or "malicious software," is an umbrella term that describes any malicious program or code that is harmful to systems ...