Malware (Adware, Spyware, Trojan, Worm, and Virus)

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∟Malware (Adware, Spyware, Trojan, Worm, and Virus)

This chapter provides an introduction of malware (Malicious Software). Topics include types of malware: Adware, Spyware, Trojan, Worm, and Virus; common ways of malware infecting a clean system; malware symptoms of an infected system; common ways of malware executions; malware removal tools; identifying malware process; deleting malware program files.

What Is Malware (Malicious Software)?

Common Ways of Getting Infected

Common Symptoms of an Infected System

Common Ways of Malware Executions

Malware Removal by Anti-Virus Tools

Identify Malware Process Manually

Delete Malware Program Files Manually

Conclusion:

Malware (malicious software) is a generic term for Adware, Spyware, Trojan, Worm, and Virus.
Your Windows system getting infected by a malware is easy and common, especially if you have kids using your system.
Removing malware from your Windows system is hard and time consuming.
Backup your working documents and pictures regularly.
Do not store personal private information on your computer hard disk. Store it on USB drive and with password protection.