Malware

What is Malware? How To Remove Malware

Malware stands for Malicious Software. Any software which is used to damage the normal functioning of a computer, gather personal information, access the private computer data or project unwanted advertisements, is known as Malware. This term was coined by Yisrael Radai in 1990. The parasitic software invades the computer and attaches themselves to the executable content of the computer. The computer starts acting against the requirement of the user.

It can be stealthy, which means it can steal the personal information from your system and keep doing so for extended period without letting you know. Malware is a broader term which inhabits other hostile and intrusive software’s including viruses, Trojan, worms, ransomware, spyware, adware, etc. It often transforms into executable codes, scripts, content and other software.

What Are The Types Of Malware?

1. Adware
2. Aol Parasites
3. Browser Plugin
4. Browser Hijacker
5. Backdoor Virus Removal
6. Carding Malware Removal
7. Cracks Malware Removal
8. Flooder Virus Removal
9. Sniffers Removal
10. Spyware Removal
11. Rogue Anti-Spyware
12. Ransomware
13. Trojan
14. Worm
15. Keylogger
16. Remote Administration tool
17. Rogue Application
18. PUP

What Are The Properties Of Malware?

1. The properties of a malware are customized by its developers so as to suit their requirement. If they intent to target ads on your system, then it will be referred to as Adware.
2. The most common types of Malware penetrate into your PC and invades your system’s normal functioning.
3. Everyday, a new and advanced form of malware is introduced to break the advanced security system of the computer.
4. The main source of profits of malware are Adware, stealing information, spams, and extortion of money.

Who Are At the risk?

1. The fault operating systems.
2. Several systems working on a single networking system and have the same type of Windows.
3. Allowing too many people to access your computer.

How To Prevent Malware?

1. You should be vigilant and careful while clicking on an unknown email.
2. If you think that the link is suspicious, don’t click on it anyway.
3. Don’t surf the suspicious site on your computer.
4. Install the updates regularly.
5. Use a high quality anti-virus program on your system.
6. Disconnect the internet when not in use.
7. Boot your PC in safe mode.
8. Download the anti-malware program to troubleshoot the problem.
9. Run a regular scan on your system to get notice of suspicious files.