What is malicious software?

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Malicious software or malware is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. Software is considered malware based on the perceived intent of the creator rather than any particular features.

Malware includes:

  • computer viruses
  • worms
  • trojan horses
  • rootkits
  • spyware
  • dishonest adware

    Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malware