Malware (“malicious software") is any program file or software that is harmful to a computer user. It is software that is specifically designed to steal, damage and disrupt your personal computer data and Network. The other classes of malware are worm, computer virus, spyware, Trojan horse. Spyware or others malware is sometimes found embedded in programs supplied officially by companies. TO overcome the problem created by a malware, antivirus installed on Computer and Operating system should be equipped with latest updates.
VIRUS
A small program that enters a computer without the knowledge of the users.
Viruses can be transmitted through attachments to e-mail or in a downloaded file, or be present on a removable media such as CDs, DVDs, or USB drives. Some viruses attach themselves to program files, like .COM or .EXE files. When the program is loaded, the virus is loaded as well in Computer memory. Software Engineers that produce programs with large numbers of bugs are targets for viruses. To overcome this problem keeps antivirus software up to date for protection against new viruses.
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