Malware
Malicious Software
Types of Malware
You've just won a free computer! Congrats.
In all actuality, all you've probably won is free evil software, called Malware. Malware comes in three forms:
A Virus- Copies itself and needs contact to spread, much like the flu.
Trojan Horses- Seem legit, but leads to something that's not.
Spyware- Secretly takes your information to use it against you.
Malware can come in the form of a website link, an attachment, or even an email.
Beating Malware
- Buy some good antiviral software, like Norton. This stuff won't let you access any recognized viruses.
- A firewall is also a good idea. If you have a firewall and someone has put spyware on your computer, they won't be able to access any data.
- Last but not least is to use common sense. If it sounds out of this world amazing, it probably isn't. You have a brain, so use it!