As users of the world wide web we are all aware of the threat of viruses and other nasties, but what are they and what harm can they do? The answer to that is… a lot!
Worms – are programs that infect a computer. They have the ability to copy themselves and effect the use of programs in the infected computer.

Trojan – are a sham. They infect computers with the intention of stealing your personal data, and sending it back to a 3rd party. They do so in a way that doesn’t around your suspicions.

Viruses – cause harm to personal files on an effected computer and in worst case scenarios can remove all of them leaving your computer unable to operate.

Malware – AKA malicious software infect a computer without making you aware. often go undetected by anti-virus software. These can fall into the same category as Trojans.

What can you do to protect yourself? – There are a lot of programs out there which can help keep your computer virus free. Some of which are free to download, but be careful of these programs as some of these programs themselves contain malware! Always use a reputable website such as download.com to download your free virus scanner. Also a good firewall is essential for anyone who surfs the web. Make sure to keep up to date with the latest virus definitions and security updates.

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