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For years, Macintosh users did not have to worry about the threat of computer malware as it was all targeted towards computers running the Windows operating System. Things have changed now. The DNS Changer Trojan Horse became known in 2008 as a Trojan Horse that attacks Macs running OS-X. (*Note the article has been updated to [...] Logic bombs are programs or parts of programs that are inserted into legitimate software systems and will conduct a malicious action once preconditions are met. These preconditions could be a certain date, time, or action conducted by the end-user. Many times, computer viruses or computer worms will contain a logic bomb that will then deliver [...] 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 [...] Spyware – MS Anti-Spyware Description MS Anti-Spyware 2009 is one of the current generation of “fake” or “rogue” spyware programs that masquerade as legitimate anti-spyware programs. The primary goal of MS Anti-Spyware is to trick you into buying a paid version of the software which is really a guise to take your money and further infect [...] Trojan Virus Introduction A Trojan Virus is a form of computer malware that infects a computer through either disguising itself as a useful file or program that you as the user downloads, opens, or installs…normally on purpose. Sometimes computers are infected by Trojan viruses that make use of security vulnerabilities in Web Browsers or Operating Systems [...] W32.Horst Trojan Virus Description Horst is a Trojan that opens up a back door on some of the compromised works and computer as relay proxy. Horst is one of the destructive programs that will masquerade as benign application. Unlike many other viruses, horst does not replicate themselves but will be more destructive. Horst is one of [...] Win32.Busky Trojan Virus Description Win32.Busky is a Trojan virus that monitors and redirects your Internet traffic as well as gathers user’s information and downloads other software without user permission such as the Win32.Renos and Win32.SpySheriff malware programs. Win32.Busky Malware Installation Win32.Busky can be installed on your computer through exploitation of web browser security settings or through other web [...] What is Computer Malware? W32.Banco description W32.Zlob Trojan Virus Description W32.Zlob refers to a group of related Trojan Viruses that will modify your computer’s Internet Explorer settings and will redirect your default home and Internet search pages. The Zlob Trojan is also known as a “Backdoor Trojan” that will provide a remote hacker or attacker a means to remotely control your computer [...] 
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