Malware
Malware is any type of virus that will damage your computer and your software
Virus
The computer virus is spread when your computer connects to the internet. The virus can do whatever the programer wants it to do. This usually means that it will destroy your computer's software.
Trojan Horse
The Trojan Horse disguises itself to look like its something that you want, like a game, show, or picture. When you download this, it gives that person access to your computer and personal information.
Spyware
This is usually a marketing technic that tells what sites you go to so that they can send you certain adds, but they can also get personal information like your credit card numbers and bank acounts
How to avoid Malware
There are three ways to avoid Malware. Antivirus software, Firewalls, and just common sense. With Antivirus software, you need to find one that you like and run it whenever you use your computer. The ones that come with a computer make the computer lag, when people see this they turn it off. You should never do this because then your computer is open to viruses. Just find a new one that doesn't make your computer go slow. The next way to avoid Malware is a Firewall. A Firewall controls what can connect to your computer and what your computer and connect to. Finally there is just common sense. This just means that you shouldn't click links and download attachments from certain emails