About computer malware

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Computer
Malware

2. Types of Computer Malware
Virus
Worm
Trojan
Spyware
Adware
Spam
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3. Effects of Computer Malware
Malware causes your connection to slow down
Malware causes your computer to slow down; badly written code can cause your
computer to crash.
Malware can cause your computer to display error messages continually.
Malware could cause your computer to be incapable of shutting down or restarting as it
keeps certain processes active.
Changing of Files
Possible effect of computer viruses is random and surprising behavior.
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4. Some Popular Malware
• Trojan. Any malware that pretends to be a benign program file, then
secretly activates after installation to provide hackers system
surveillance, remote access, or the ability to damage your system.
• Ransomware. ...
• Spyware. ...
• Adware. ...
• Keylogger. ...
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5. Antivirus Windows
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