Malware
What is it?
Malware is a virus were other people or person can get you information or access to your computer.
Trojan Hoarse
Trojan hoarse is a type of malware. This is were they can take control over your computer. For example, you open of a link from an unknown user; then the virus spreads through your computer. Now they can have access to the computer
If they get access to your computer then they can get your passwords. One way this can happen if you go to a bank website and type in your information; they could be recording everything you are doing. Now they have all that account information.
How to avoid it
One way you can prevent this is by not opening anything that you don't know. If you don't know the person who sent the email don't open it. You could also get a fire wall to protect you from these types of viruses. Another thing that can protect you is common sense; if something dose not look right don't open it. One more is you can buy an anti virus software.