Computer Threats

What Is Virus ?




A computer virus is a type of malicious software that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code. When this replication succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be "infected" with a computer virus. 






Browser Hijacker

This type of virus infects your web browser in which it will bring you to different websites. Typically, if you key in a domain name in the internet address bar, the browser hijacker will open multiple fake websites that may harm your computer. On the other hand, most trusted browsers have built-in features to block them ahead.



What Is Malware?











Malware is any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server or computer network. Malware does the damage after it is implanted or introduced in some way into a target’s computer and can take the form of executable code, scripts, active content, and other software.








Malwarebytes



Malwarebytes is an anti-malware software for Microsoft Windows, mac OS, Android, and iOS that finds and removes malware. Made by Malwarebytes Corporation, it was first released in January 2006






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