Malware
Everything you need to know
What are we talking about?
This flyer is all about malware. Malware is a common problem with computers, and it's important to know how to deal with it. Today you'll learn what malware is, how to avoid it, and how to solve it. You'll learn everything about one of the most common computer problems.
What is malware?
Malware is a common problem dealing with computers. It basically includes all malicious software. There are several types of malware. The first is a virus. A virus copies itself, uses contact to spread, and then deletes files on your computer. The second is a Trojan horse. This type of malware looks good, but really allows someone access to your computer and files. The third type is spyware. This secretly obtains your personal information when you access accounts and could be used to get into you bank account and other personal information.
What can malware do?
Malware can cause a lot of problems with your computer. Viruses slow down your computer, and delete important files that may contain valuable information. People could obtain your bank account and use that to steal your identity. They could purchase things with your money. Another problem is that people could access your files, possibly change things, and allow them access to anything on your computer.
How can I avoid malware?
Because of the problems with malware, it's best to avoid it in the first place. You can do that several ways. You can get an anti-virus software. This protects your computer from viruses. This should be on all the time. If you find it's slowing down your computer, find a new software. Another way is firewall. This controls what your computer connects with and what connects with your computer. If you try to connect with something new, you computer will ask you if you want to continue connecting with that source. If you don't want to, you can hit "stop" and not connect with it.
Common Sense is the most important thing!
Always use common sense.
A lot of these problems can be avoided by just using common sense. Be careful and watch what you do. That way you'll never have any problems.
Hope you learned more about malware!
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