Malicious Code That Loves To Infect Your PC

The internet is a virtual minefield of dangerous Malware that is actively looking to penetrate your PC. Malware is short for malicious software, and as you would expect from its name, it wants to harm your PC. There are many types of Malware...PC viruses, Spyware, Adware, Trojan Horses and many others. The best way to protect yourself from such threats is to become aware of what they are and how they operate-before they can hurt you.

 

" I never knew just how dangerous opening up files from an unknown source really was, until I made the mistake of doing it." Sebastian T.

AdWare

Any software code  which tracks your internet browsing habits and runs the annoying advertising banners of the sites you have visited while the program is running is considered adware.
 

Be sure to delete any old or expired anti-virus software off of your PC, as they will adversely affect the operation of your current anti-virus program.

SpyWare

Spyware is malicious code that does exactly what its name suggests it will do....gather information about you  without your knowledge.

 

After downloading itself onto your computer through an email, a website or a program you downloaded, spyware scans your hard drive for personal information and your internet browsing habits. 

 

Besides being able to log your keystrokes spyware also can be utilized to  assert control over your computer without your knowledge.

 

 

Virus

A  virus is a program which replicates itself on your PC. Normally the malicious  code causes damage to your PC  by deleting or corrupting files.

 

A virus can also wreck havok on your PC operations by multiplying itself to fill up disk space or randomly access memory space, secretly infecting your computer.

 

Viruses love to disguise themselves as games, images, email attachments, website URLs, shared files or links or files in instant messages.