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- 1WormComputer worm is a standalone malware computer program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers
- 2TrojanGenerally non-self-replicating type of malware program containing malicious code that, when executed, carries out actions determined by the nature of the Trojan, typically causing loss or theft of data, and possible system harm
- 3SpywareSoftware that aids in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge and that may send such information to another entity without the consumer's consent
- 4PhishingThe act of sending an email to a user falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enterprise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft.
- 5Adwareany software package which automatically renders advertisements in order to generate revenue for its author
- 6RiskwarePortmanteau of risk and software to describe software whose installation and execution presents a possible but not definite risk for the computer
- 7Malwareshort for malicious software, is any software used to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems
- 8Rootkitis a stealthy type of software, typically malicious, designed to hide the existence of certain processes or programs from normal methods of detection and enable continued privileged access to a comp
- 9SpamSpam is most often considered to be electronic junk mail or junk newsgroup postings
- 10Classic virusesIt is a computer program designed to infect files. In addition, some can have annoying, destructive or even irreparable effects on systems.
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