Avoiding Malware
Be more informed about the dangers of Digital Communication!
What is Malware?
Malware is short for malicious software. It is software that is intended to damage your computer without proper consent.
How to Detect Malware
Malware can come up as a virus that copies itself onto your computer. It can also come in the form of a trojan horse, which can seem nice, but it allows secret access to another. Spyware is another form of malware, which is secretly collecting and using your personal information.
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
FIrewall
A firewall is a system designed to prevent unauthorized access from a private network. This can prevent malware from affecting you.
Antivirus Software
These are programs to detect and remove computer viruses. Malware won't even be a problem anymore.
Common Sense
Just be smart! If it looks too good to be true it probably is! Just stay safe and aware, and know what programs are good for your computer.