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Malware (or "malicious software") is a broad  term that describes intrusive software, It includes viruses and spyware that can be unintentionally installed on your computer, phone, or mobile device without your consent. Malware can cause your device to crash or worse, to steal your passwords, identity, bank account information, and can be used to monitor and control your online activity.

What is Malware?

Malware includes:

•  adware,
• computer viruses,
• ransomware,
• scareware,
• spyware,
• trojan horses,
• worms,
• and other malicious programs.

It can take the form of executable code, scripts, active content, and other software.

What can Malware do?

Basically, ruin your life, by allowing the theives and scammers to steal your identify, clean out your bank accounts, turn your computer into a zombie, delete your files, steal your contacts and send them spam in your name, and more.

How to prevent malware

You can prevent the vast majority of malware and it is neither difficult nor expensive.  See this page for simple steps to prevent malware.

How to detect if your device has Malware on it

Monitoring your computer for unusual behavior is the first step. Your computer may be infected with malware if it:

• slows down, crashes, or displays repeated error messages
• won't shut down or restart
• serves up a many, many pop-ups
• your browser displays web pages you didn't intend to visit, or sends emails you didn't write
• new and unexpected toolbars
• new and unexpected icons in your shortcuts or on your desktop
• a sudden or repeated change in your computer's internet home page
• a laptop battery that drains more quickly than it should

See this page for to to scan your system for malware and how to get ridf of it!