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Internet Security
Malware
Malware (malicious software) may be considered any software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system. The expression is a general term used by computer professionals to indicate a variety of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program codes. In law, these types of software are sometimes known as a Computer Contaminants. Software is considered [...]
Anti Virus Software
Up-to-date Anti Virus software is crucial to maintaining a clean, safe computer. Important Security Steps: Create a hard-to-guess personal password, and change it often (every 30 days is best). Never open an e-mail attachment unless you expect it, recognize the attachment name and document type. Avoid opening e-mail messages with confusing, misspelled or nonsensical subject [...]
Rootkit
“Rootkit” is a term applied to cloaking techniques and methods applied at the “Root” (Administrator) level of a computer. A successfully installed rootkit allows unauthorized users to act as system administrators, and take full control of the compromised system. Most anti-virus and malware removal tools are ineffective against this villain. In general, rootkits limit themselves [...]