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How Does Computer Malware Work?

Computer Malwareis the term used to describe computer software that is designed to infect one’s computer with a computer virus, rootkit, spyware, or adware. The term malware comes from malcious (intent) + software. It is the more correct term for the majority of infections a computer will receive differing from the term computer virus which [...]

Computer Malware, Types of Spyware

Computer Spyware is computer malware that infects a user’s computer without their permission. It can be used to steal your private information to a remote computer server and is known to change settings to include: 1 – The Default Search Engine Home Page, 2 – The computer’s default home page, and 3 – Serve as [...]

Defining Computer Malware – What Is It? Why Do You Care?

What is Computer Malware?
Computer malware is a general term that is used to refer to software designed to infect a computer either without the user’s permission, or by tricking one into download a program or attachment. Malware will then either damage the computer’s files or programs, use the computer for unintended means, or steal personal [...]

Malware Dictionary’s Guide to Modifying Windows Registry Entries

The Windows Operating System Registry is a database designed to store operating system configuration options and settings. Its purpose is to increase the overall speed of the operating system and has information for all system software, user-settings, as well as hardware components. The registry serves as a gateway of sorts for the Operating System Kernel. [...]

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