by Hokua oe Lopqi Lokki

Created on: July 18, 2009

Malware is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. Early forms of malware were used to wreck and destroy software, programs, and computer much like a vandal. In fact that is pretty much what it is "cyber vandalism". These days Malware can still be used for such purposes and sometimes is. One of the most common use is spamming these days: the act of pushing ad after ad at you even though you closed the window six times in the last five seconds (could be looked at as like the tags that vandals leave behind). They basicly just don't want to take no for an answer which only turns your internet experience into a frustrating one. Another common use is spying on people, programs used to watch and track the users internet use, sometimes even sensitive materials like your bank account information, your credit card info, or your social security number. There are a number of different uses for malware, and all serve only to aid the one who made the program. Most Malware usually proves to be quite harmful to the victim.

Ways you can protect yourself from Malware are:

Make certain you have a Antivirus, Firewall, pop up blocker, and anti spyware installed to protect you and your computer. Do not open links that you are not certain of and that have been proven unsafe. Be cautious, however don't be overly frightened. In otherwords don't let it prevent you from enjoying the internet, but do practice safe internet habits. Do not open emails from people you don't know. If you do, know that you do so at a risk. Remember to use software from reputable vendors.

Some vendors that offer protection from Malware are:

www.biggeekdaddy.com/protection.html

www.sharewareupdate.com/programs/malware_protection

www.topshareware.com/malware-protection/downloads/1. htm

www.newfreedownloads.com/find/malware.html

www.stop-sign.com

www.microsoft.com/security/portal

www.Best-RegistryCleaner.org

www.SpywareTerminator.com

www.MalwareRemovalBot.com

www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/phishing-protection

www.sunbeltsoftware.com

Basicly it is best to assume that the malware is there before you click on a site eiher embedded by accident or on purpose doesn't matter. If it is there, know it is a threat, and you should be ready with your anti-malware just in case. If you don't have an antivirus, anti-malware, firewall and other such protections, it is probably safe to assume you have no business on the internet till you do, and if you

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