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by Sigma6 on October 6th, 2003

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What is a malware?

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  • by Astaroth on April 8th, 2005

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    Any type of software created for malicious purposes, such as stealing information, destroying files, etc. I.e. Computer Viruses, Spyware, etc.

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  • by jonnty on May 25th, 2009

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    Malware, a portmanteau from the words malicious and software, is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. The expression is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program code.The term "computer virus" is sometimes used as a catch-all phrase to include all types of malware, including true viruses.

    Software is considered malware based on the perceived intent of the creator rather than any particular features. Malware includes computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, most rootkits, spyware, dishonest adware, crimeware and other malicious and unwanted software. In law, malware is sometimes known as a computer contaminant, for instance in the legal codes of several U. S. states, including California and West Virginia.

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  • by Go know thyself is THE RED QUEEN on May 25th, 2009

    Go know thyself is THE RED QUEEN

    malicious software

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  • by james123 on May 25th, 2009

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    Malware (for "malicious software") is any program or file that is harmful to a computer user. Thus, malware includes computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and also spyware, programming that gathers information about a computer user without permission.

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  • by Sigma6 on October 6th, 2003

    Sigma6

    Colloquial term that has been coined recently. Refers to any software that has been created for "evil", such as viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, etc.

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