Malware

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Malware

Definition: A piece of software that acts against the interests of the user the computer it is run on. Malware ranges from the destructive - destroying data or system functionality, through the fraudulent - attempting to steal money or information from the user, to the annoying - adware, and simply secretive and infectious - viruses.

Catagories of Malware include

Spyware

Adware

Virus

Worm

Rootkit

Trojan

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