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What is Malware and why Should I be Concerned?
Malware is a shortened version of the words malicious software. It is defined as: a generic term used to describe any type of software or code specifically designed to exploit a computer/mobile device or the data it contains, without consent.
https://blogs.mcafee.com/consumer/malware/
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How to Easily Clean an Infected Computer
This page contains step by step instructions on how to remove viruses, worms, trojan horses, rootkits, spyware, adware and other malware from your computer.
https://malwaretips.com/blogs/malware-removal-guide-for-windows/
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How to Remove Malware From Your Windows PC - PC World
Has a malware infection taken your PC hostage? Here's how to clean it out and restore your PC to a pristine state.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/243818/how_to_remove_malware_from_your_windows_pc.html
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Malware - What It Is And How to Prevent It
One of the hot topics with those who e-mail Ars is spyware, learn here how to identify and prevent it.
http://arstechnica.com/security/2004/11/malware/
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Protect Your Computer from Malware - On Guard Online
Malware is short for malicious software." It includes viruses and spyware that get installed on your computer or mobile device without your consent.
https://www.onguardonline.gov/media/video-0056-protect-your-computer-malware
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Malware vs Viruses: What's the Difference?
Understanding the difference between malware and viruses is important. A virus is just one type of malware, but the term is more widely used by the public.
https://antivirus.comodo.com/blog/computer-safety/malware-vs-viruses-whats-difference/
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What is Malware? - Palo Alto Networks
Malware (short for malicious software) is a file or code, typically delivered over a network that infects, explores, steals or conducts virtually any behavior an attacker wants.
http://www.paloaltonetworks.com/documentation/glossary/what-is-malware
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Viruses, Spyware, and Malware - Information Systems & Technology
What is malware? - "Malware" is a term for any software that gets installed on your machine and performs unwanted tasks, often for some third party's benefit. Malware programs can range from being simple annoyances (pop-up advertising) to causing serious computer invasion and damage (e.g., stealing passwords and data or infecting other machines on the network). Additionally, some malware programs are designed to transmit information about your Web-browsing habits to advertisers or other third party interests, unbeknownst to you.
https://ist.mit.edu/security/malware
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Malware Remover vs. Antivirus Software
What's the difference between a malware remover and antivirus software? Find out the key differences and why it matters here.
http://usa.kaspersky.com/internet-security-center/internet-safety/malware-remover-vs-antivirus-software
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Malware - Wikipedia
Malware, short for malicious software, is any software used to disrupt computer operations, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malware
