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Re: Defining computer infection terms ???
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Posted by Steve (Magnolia, TX) on April 12, 2005 at 10:06:20 from (15.235.153.97):
In Reply to: Defining computer infection terms ??? posted by Way Up Here on April 12, 2005 at 09:30:51:
Virus: Most often this is a malicious program written to 'break' your computer Spyware: This is an application that is written to remain hidden and record (and report back to the owner) primarily your web-surfing activities, for direct marketing. Malware: This is similar to spyware, but is a bit more malicious, as it is intended to collect personal information (i.e. credit card numbers, etc.) Worms: Worms are a specific type of virus. All worms are viruses, but not all viruses are worms. A worm typically is designed to infect a specific file (or subset of files) and freely distribute itself (through email, for example). Spam: Unsolicitied email. "Pure" spam would be generated randomly by an email address generator, although the propensity as of late is to 'harvest' email addresses from website subscriptions, etc. Trojans: Another type of virus. Again, all trojans are viruses but not all viruses are trojans. Typically a trojan virus will not harm your computer, in of itself, but will exploit a vulnerability in your Operating System (or web-browser, etc.) to allow the delivery of another malicious code (virus). HTH Steve
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