Malware refers to malicious software that tries to infect devices without the user's knowledge. It comes in many forms like viruses, trojan horses, and ransomware. Malware most often gets onto devices through the internet, email attachments, or downloaded files. Signs of malware include slow performance, pop-ups, spam, and crashes. The best way to remove malware is with reliable anti-malware software, which can quickly scan and clean infected devices. Using antivirus software and safe downloading practices helps prevent malware.

1. Malware
Prepared by: Avani M. Patel

2. • Malware refers to any type of malicious software that
tries to infect a computer or mobile device. Hackers
use malware for any number of reasons such as,
extracting personal information or passwords,
stealing money, or preventing owners from accessing
their device. You can protect yourself against
malware by using anti-malware software.
• Malware (short for “malicious software”) is
considered an annoying or harmful type of software
intended to secretly access a device without the user's
knowledge. Types of malware include spyware,
adware, phishing, viruses, trojan horses, worms,
rootkits, ransomware and browser hijackers.

3. Where malware comes from
• Malware most commonly gets access to your device
through the Internet and via email, though it can also
get access through hacked websites, game demos,
music files, toolbars, software, free subscriptions, or
anything else you download from the web onto a
device which is not protected with anti-malware
software.

4. How to recognize malware
• A slow computer is often a sign that your device may
be infected with malware, as are pop-ups, spam, and
frequent crashes. You can use a malware scanner
(which is included in all malware removal tools) to
check if your device is infected.

5. How to remove malware
• The best way to get rid of malware is to use a
reliable malware removal tool, as found in any good
anti-malware software. Avast Free Antivirus and anti-
malware can quickly and easily remove any malware
from your devices. But it’s more than a free malware
removal tool - it’s also real time protection against all
malware attacks.

6. How to prevent malware
• Use powerful antivirus and anti-malware software.
• Don't open email attachments from unknown or unexpected
sources.
Use anti-malware to protect yourself
• There is no better way to recognize, remove and prevent
malware than to use an antivirus & anti-malware tool.