FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -What is malware? Malware is any software or mobile application specifically designed to harm a computer, a mobile device, the software it’s running, or its users. Malware exhibits malicious behavior that can include installing software without user consent and installing harmful software such as viruses.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spyware is a type of malware (malicious software) installed on your computer without your consent to monitor or control your computer use.

Detailed explanation-3: -A potentially unwanted program (PUP) is a program that may be unwanted, despite the possibility that users consented to download it. PUPs include spyware, adware and dialers, and are often downloaded in conjunction with a program that the user wants.

Detailed explanation-4: -The purpose of malware is to intrude on a machine for a variety of reasons. From theft of financial details, to sensitive corporate or personal information, malware is best avoided, for even if it has no malicious purpose at present, it could well have so at some point in the future.

Detailed explanation-5: -Where does malware come from? Some of the most common sources of malware are email attachments, malicious websites, torrents, and shared networks.