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September 19, 2018 03:53 pm GMT
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What is malware and what you can do to keep your computer safe
Ah yes, the question on every tech newbie's mind: What is malware?
The short answer: malware is software designed to either disable or damage your computer in some way. It’s a portmanteau of the words malicious and software. But when we ask, What is malware? I actually think that’s not what we’re asking.
I think truly what we’re asking is Do I have to worry about malware? And if the answer is yes, then the immediate follow up question is, In what ways should I be worried about malware? Or perhaps, What can I actually do about malware? How can I prevent its installation? Read more...
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