Malware Glossary

What is Malware

What is Malware?

Malware is a generic word for bad, malicious software such as:

Viruses
Trojans
Spyware
Adware
Rootkits
Keyloggers
Popups

What does malware do?
Malware can cripple a computer with non-stop popups, crashes and slow downs. Malware is also responsible for data theft (some of which is financial).
Can malware be removed?
Malware can be removed with anti-malware applications. Malware should always [...]