There are a number of common myths associated with computer viruses: Any computer error message indicates a virus infection. This is not true: error messages can also be caused by hardware or software errors. Viruses and worms always require user interaction. That’s not so. In order for the virus to infect the computer, the code […]
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Computer viruses got their name for their ability to “infect” a lot of files on a computer. They also spread to other machines when infected files are sent by email or transferred by users on physical media, for example, on USB drives or (previously) on floppy disks. According to the National Institute of Standards and […]
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One of the most common types of malware is adware. The programs automatically deliver advertisements to the host computers. Among the varieties of Adware are pop-up advertisements on web pages and ads that are part of “free” software. Some advertising programs are relatively harmless, while others use tracking tools to collect information about your location […]
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Ransomware infects your computer, then encrypts confidential data, such as personal documents or photos, and demands a ransom for their decryption. If you refuse to pay, the data is deleted. Some types of ransomware can completely block access to your computer. They can pass off their actions as the work of law enforcement agencies […]
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Rootkits allow a third party to gain remote access to and control a computer. These programs are used by IT specialists for remote troubleshooting of network problems. But in the hands of intruders, they turn into a fraud tool: by penetrating your computer, rootkits provide cybercriminals with the opportunity to gain control over it and […]
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