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'''Malware''' is [[software]] designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. It is often a group term for anything harmful that runs on a computer, like viruses, spyware, [[adware]], Trojan Horses, and rootkits. | '''Malware''' is [[software]] designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. It is often a group term for anything harmful that runs on a computer, like viruses, spyware, [[adware]], Trojan Horses, and rootkits. | ||
| − | These harmful programs most often attack Windows machines, which can be removed when caught early. By ignoring the situation or opening the program when prompted allows the malware to entrench itself into the system. It's highly recommended to restart your computer in [[safe mode]] and run | + | These harmful programs most often attack Windows machines, which can be removed when caught early. By ignoring the situation or opening the program when prompted allows the malware to entrench itself into the system. It's highly recommended to restart your computer in [[safe mode]] and run a scan with your virus protection software as well as the program [[Malwarebytes]]. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Malwarebytes]] | * [[Malwarebytes]] | ||
| + | * [[Virus and Malware Removal]] | ||
* [[Symantec Anti-Virus]] | * [[Symantec Anti-Virus]] | ||
* [[Safe Mode]] | * [[Safe Mode]] | ||
| + | * [[Macintosh Adware Removal]] | ||
[[Category:Malware]] | [[Category:Malware]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:08, 18 November 2014
Malware is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. It is often a group term for anything harmful that runs on a computer, like viruses, spyware, adware, Trojan Horses, and rootkits.
These harmful programs most often attack Windows machines, which can be removed when caught early. By ignoring the situation or opening the program when prompted allows the malware to entrench itself into the system. It's highly recommended to restart your computer in safe mode and run a scan with your virus protection software as well as the program Malwarebytes.