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Antivirus software
Antivirus Software is a program that detects and eliminates or neutralizes a virus program, if a PC is infected. In Simple, Antivirus Software is a Virus Protection Software which protects computers f [..]
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E-mail borne virus
A malicious program capable of spreading via email. Email Borne Virus threats are increasing day-by-day and pose danger as they spread fast from one network to another through email.
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Executable
A file that contains a set of code written to run/create a program. Most of the viruses are attached with the .exe setup files, and researchers say that most of the users get infected when they execut [..]
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Firewall
A Hacker Intrusion Detection System, which stops unwanted / unknown network trying to access your computer when connected to Internet. On Daily Basis, there are so many victims who get affected by hac [..]
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Hacker
A programmer who tries to gain unauthorized access to a computer by breaking the security setting without the user's knowledge. If the hacker gains access, he can steal information or install unw [..]
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Malware
Malicious Software in short Malware is a form of computer program which can infiltrate and damage a computer without the user's knowledge. Viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, backdoors, spyware, a [..]
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phishing
A type of fraudulent activity in which a criminal attempts to make a victim believe by showing a false identity and acquire their important & confidential information.
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Pop-up
A window or applet which appears automatically and displays an ad without the consent of the user. Certain Pop-Ups also utilizes more of system resources and install spyware or adware in a PC without [..]
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Spyware
A program which obtains users' information and transfers it to third parties, without users' knowledge. In a way, Spyware is also similar to Adware. Spyware is known to be one of top fraudul [..]
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