The Downside of Tech Communication
Malware
Malware- Any Malicious Software
Such as:
Viruses- Copies itself; Needs contact to spread
Trojan Horses - Seems legit but allows access to someone else
Spyware - Secretly Obtains personal information
Lookout for Malware!
Sometimes warnings such as this one will come before a desired site as a warning that that site doesn't have proper protection and could end up causing malware.
Malware Scan
A computer scan that has resulted in malware being present in the computer. Notifying the computer user that they have a problem they need to take care of in order to keep using their computer.
Malware Defender
Computer scanners can be purchased from many places and help to notify you of any malware so it can be ended before it ruins your entire computer.
Malware Comes From Many Places
Malware in the form of viruses, Trojan horses and spyware can come from many different sources that are unsuspected. Be careful when browsing websites on the computer, when clicking certain links and adds in the sidebar of the computer and when navigating to an unknown site you have never been to before. Especially, be careful when downloading things onto your computer. You might think you're downloading an awesome and free program or game, but really be downloading a virus.
If your computer starts running unusually extremely slow or if a lot of unknown downloads are in your computer, I recommend scanning your computer for malware. You might just have a virus taking over your whole console!