TYPES OF MALWARES AND DEFINITIONS

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AdwareAdware is any type of advertising-supported software that will play, display, or download advertisements automatically on a user's computer once the software has been installed on it or while the application is in use. Some adware can also be spyware due to its privacy-invasive characteristics.BackDoorA backdoor in a computer system (or cryptosystem or algorithm) is a means of circumventing regular authentication, securing remote computer access, accessing plaintext, etc., while remaining to be undetected. A backdoor may appear to be an installed program or a modification to a program or hardware device that's already installed.BaitingBaiting uses tangible media and relies on the … [Read more...]

AVIRA ANTIROOTKIT TOOL 1.1.0.1

Anti+rootkit

A very good program that reveals hidden programs on your computer. Run the progrm and start scanning. You have to know that not all listed processes are malwares and spywares. Some software programmers delibrately hide their programs and may be detected as rootkits. Misuse of the program might lead to program errors.Publisher's Description: For Avira AntiVir Personal, Premium, Premium Security Suite, Professional or Server products on Windows 2000, Windows XP and Vista (32 Bit).Avira AntiVir Rootkit Protection recognizes active rootkits. However, there also exist rootkits, which are used legally in programs. Avira AntiVir Rootkit Protection also detects those. Please note that using … [Read more...]