Malware
By: Grace Mason
Malware:
Software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems
Avoiding Malware Schemes
Sometimes the best way to fight against malware is to catch it before it strikes. A few ways to stop viruses, Trojan Horses, and spyware from hacking into your computer can be as easy as:
- Installing antivirus software
- Setting up a firewall
- Use common sense
Viruses
Viruses on computers are just as bad as they are on the human body; viruses latch onto a computer and copies itself like a disease. Viruses can spam your computer with frauds and potential scams if you let them.
Trojan Horses
Just like the Troys, you'll end up disappointed if you let a Trojan Horse into your computer. By downloading something from a sketchy site you may end up loosing all your data or worse.
Spyware
This spy is one you don't want around you, spyware slowly but surely tracks and steals your personal information on every site you go on. From that last pin on Pinterest to your bank account number it steals all.