malware

Malware is a modern term, used as a shortened version of 'malicious software.'

Generally, malware is designed to infiltrate a computer system without the user's knowledge or consent.

Computer professionals use the term malware to describe many forms of harmful software meant to breech the security of a computer in some fashion.

The two main types of malware programs are spyware and adware. It also includes more destructive items, such as keyloggers, Trojan horses, worms, and viruses.

Anti-virus programs are often good protection against malware when kept up to date. Firewall protection may also assist in blocking malware from a computer.

You'll find bloggers talking about malware at sites like The David Kirkpatrick Blog and GeekOSystem.com.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “malware”

• in Technology
  Malware and Viruses Still Pose a Threat
  Australia is fighting the malware problem by posting attack information online and making it public.
  by lanabandoim / on May 22, 2013
• in Technology
  Why Flash Media Will Burn You
  Don't let your data go poof.
  by jdredmond / on May 6, 2013
• in Technology
  New Windows 8 Operating System, Same Security Challenges
  The complexity and constant evolution of these security threats often leave consumers in the dark when it comes to the security of their devices.
  by TravisWright / on Mar 5, 2013

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “malware”

 

• New Trojan Stealing Short Messages: Dr. Web

  
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  New Delhi, India, June 19, 2013: Dr.WEB, Russian developer of information security software, has warned users about a new Trojan for Android that can intercept inbound short messages and forward them to criminals. Android.Pincer.2.origin poses a serious threat because stolen messages can contain sensitive information ...
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• Symantec should learn from Durex on how to make protection sexier

  
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  Where viruses are concerned, I believe Symantec should take some lessons from Durex. Well, both companies protect us from getting infected, right? Last evening, Norton by Symantec held a media-only session with bloggers and journalists in Singapore. It was to discuss (and probably, educate) the top online shopping ...
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• setup.exe

  
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  Have you discovered a setup.exe component within your operating Windows system which is not digitally signed? Then it is most likely that this file is malicious and that a dangerous computer infection has been infiltrated without any of your knowledge. Even though the name of the file suggests that it is an ...
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• See Similar pop-up virus removal. How to uninstall plugin

  
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  See Similar pop-up virus is a notorious adware infection that appears as a See Similar plugin for Firefox, google Chrome, Safari, Internet explorer type browsers. Usually this program is installed on a computer without system owner`s awareness and permission. Once See Similar malware has infected a PC, it will cause ...
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• Fake CIMB Clicks Android App Found on Google Play Store

  
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  CIMB Clicks is one of the most popular online banking service in Malaysia. It has official mobile apps for iOS and Android to allow customers to manage their bank account on-the-go. Apparently, a fake CIMB Clicks app called “CIMB Clicks Perbankan Internet” (no link for obvious reason) get passed Google Play store ...
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• How to Remove ww2.hitfollower.info from Windows System – Complete Removal Guide!

  
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  About ww2.hitfollower.info Hijacker! ww2.hitfollower.info is categorized as a notorious browser hijacker which is used by cyber criminals to promote their own network domain to earn money. It claims to be better search engine that provides you accurate information on internet but in reality it is not true. This virus ...
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• Goong.info Removal Guide – Best Way to Eliminate Goong.info!

  
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  About Goong.info! Goong.info is a typical malware which is categorized as browser hijacker program and it is promoted by third party software collecting money from paid advertises. As this virus secretly enters into your system, it starts modify your default browser settings and it appears itself as your homepage in a ...
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• Las cinco mayores amenazas para Mac OS X

  
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  El mito de que los usuarios de Mac se encuentran a salvo de malware y virus cae, cada vez más, por su propio peso. Kaspersky Lab ha elaborado una clasificación de las cinco mayores amenazas a Mac OS X que demuestra que, según aumenta la popularidad de este sistema operativo (que ya cuenta con 63 millones de ...
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• FBI’s Richard McFeely: Frequency And Impact Of Cyber Attacks Have Increased Dramatically

  
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  … we have had great success with our overseas partners recently is in targeting infrastructure we believe has been used in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, and preventing it from being used for future attacks. Since October 2012, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have released nearly ...
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• Remove Internet Helper Toolbar virus. How to uninstall

  
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  Internet Helper Toolbar malware is an unwanted an annoying application that can be installed on Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet explorer etc. Once installed Internet Helper community Toolbar, it will ruin your computer by slowing it down, displaying continuous pop-up advertisements. besides this, Internet Helper ...
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• Remove Internet Security Protection Malware

  
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  Internet Security Protection is a bogus antispyware/antivirus program and variation of the Internet Security family of rogue antispyware applications ( Internet Security 2014 , Internet Security Plus and others). Internet Security Protection is known for its repeated and aggravating popup alerts attempting to warn ...
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• Remove Torch Browser virus. How to uninstall

  
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  Torch Browser is a buggy and corrupt application that tends to be an alternative of Firefox and Google Chrome. But once installed Torch Browser, you may experience several problems including slow computer speed, frequent system crashes, unwanted adverts etc. It is advised to use a better and trusted software instead ...
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• Remove We-care.com popup virus. How to uninstall

  
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  We-care.com malware is a notorious and annoying browser infection that causes your Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari and Internet explorer to display We-care.com popups. Those pop-ups are commercial advertisements/product promotions that make profit for the creators of http://We-care.com virus but this thing dose not ...
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• What Do Ransom Demands And Keyloggers Have In Common?

  
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  They’re in cahoots! Reveton malware  developers have added keylogging to theirransom demands. This new addition acts as a backup tactic in situations whenvictims refuse to pay up when held at ransom. Microsoft discovered this tactic in late-May and reportedly, this new method is distributed using the  ...
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• How to Remove Internet Security Plus Virus from Windows System – Complete Removal Guide!

  
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  What is Internet Security Plus Virus? Internet Security Plus Virus is infectious rogue anti-spyware virus which is developed by cyber spammers. This program is used to scan viruses, anti-spywares and worms from your PC completely. This malware is encouraged through hacked web sites that try to install the programs by ...
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• Remove Live Player 3.2 virus. How to uninstall extension

  
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  Live Player virus is a vicious browser extension added to Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Internet explorer. This Live Player 3.2 extension promises to let you watch international TV channels Live, but in reality, it is an adware infection which is designed to perform malicious tasks on infected computer. firstly, ...
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• Easily Remove Redirect.cpvrdr.com – Complete Virus Removal Instructions!

  
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  About Redirect.cpvrdr.com Redirect Virus! Redirect.cpvrdr.com is a deceitful search engine which can redirect users to wrong websites, hijack search engine settings and leads to unexpected WebPages. It is characterized as a infectious browser hijacker which can installs secretly in user’s PC and perform malicious ...
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• [Solved] How to Remove Safe Monitor from PC In Easy Steps!

  
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  What is Safe Monitor Virus? Safe Monitor is a malicious malware which can be categorized as an adware program. It is browser extension conceived by WebAppTech cipher LLC, whereas this extension displays you following cookies which are added, while you were online. As soon as this adware enters into your system, it ...
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• DIGI-PIXELS: Musings about malware attacks on Macs – Alberni Valley News

  
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  DIGI-PIXELS: Musings about malware attacks on MacsAlberni Valley NewsI use a very easy free program called ClamXav to check for viruses on my computer as well as checking the incoming mail. By the way, if you are using MS Office on your Mac, go to Word preferences, click on Security, and make sure that the [...] ...
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