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What is Spyware?
Spyware is a broad category of malicious software intended to intercept or
take partial control of a computer's operation without the user's informed
consent. While the term taken literally suggests software that
surreptitiously monitors the user, it has come to refer more broadly to
software that subverts the computer's operation for the benefit of a third
party.
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What is Malware? Malware – short for malicious software – refers to any malicious or
unexpected program or code such as viruses, Trojans, and droppers. Not all
malicious programs or codes are viruses. Viruses, however, occupy a majority
of all known malware to date including worms. The other major types of
malware are Trojans, droppers, and kits. Due to the many facets of malicious code or a malicious program, referring
to it as malware helps to avoid confusion. For example, a virus that also
has Trojan-like capabilities can be called malware.
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What is a Trojan? A Trojan is malware that performs unexpected or unauthorized, often
malicious, actions. The main difference between a Trojan and a virus is the
inability to replicate. Trojans cause damage, unexpected system behavior,
and compromise the security of systems, but do not replicate. If it
replicates, then it should be classified as a virus. A Trojan, coined from Greek mythology's Trojan horse, typically comes in
good packaging but has some hidden malicious intent within its code. When a
Trojan is executed users will likely experience unwanted system problems in
operation, and sometimes loss of valuable data.
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What is a Rogue Dialler? Rogue diallers embed themselves in a user's computer and change the internet
connection settings so that instead of connecting through your usual
internet service provider, you’re dialling up through a premium-rate line
which is often located abroad.
chemcomp can remove
all traces of spyware, pornware, adware, rogue diallers and other undesirable
software. But as we all know,
prevention is far better than the cure - which is why our 'full pc service'
includes anti-spyware measures as standard.
Contact us for more information.
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