Malware
By: Joshua Weeks
Malware
Malware:software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems
Some ways malware can happen is through
1. Virus
2. Trojan Horse
3. Spyware
Virus
A virus is a program designed by the programmer to do what they want, in order to spread it needs to make contact
some ways it can spread is throught a CD, FlashDrive or internet
Trojan Horse
Trojan Horse is when you click on something or download something that looks good but gives the person access to something on your computer
For example You could think you downloading a movie or song but you giving that person access
Spyware
Spyware is a program on you computer that obtains your personal information
Ways to Avoid Malware
Someways to avoid malware are you could buy antivirus software
You could use a firewall
Also in addition be smart about what you click on and do on your computer to avoid malware