FREE SYSTEM SCAN - SECURITY SYSTEM FAQ

• The best way to avoid security problems is mainly through vigilance (see our Top Security Tips).  Also good Security Software can help prevent security problems.

What is MalWare?

• 'MalWare' ('Malicious Software') has developed as a term to describe various security risks including viruses, spyware, adware etc and can be used to cover  a large range of mostly security problems.

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• Viruses and Worms are a form of Malware that generally self-replicates across multiple computers.  Worms are a form of virus that generally spreads across networks and message systems such as EMail.

• SpyWare is generally software that 'spys' on your computer activities such as logging keystrokes, capturing screen images and monitoring websites visited.

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• AdWare is generally software that displays annoying and/or intrusive ads.

• A Trojan is usually software that is designed to look legitimate and useful (such as software), but really contains something else more sinister (such as MalWare).

• SPAM is generally annoying and unsolicited messages sent to EMail systems, messaging systems, online forums and others.
• Phishing ('Fishing') is an attempt to gain information from people under the guise of a legitimate request.  Phishing is often in the form of SPAM.

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• A FireWall acts as a barrier between your computer and a network (internet) controlling information traffic to and from your PC.  The aim of a firewall is to help protect your PC from attacks.

• The (Windows) System Registry basically stores information on hardware and software on your PC, and how it interacts.  A stable system registry is often critical to a stable PC.

• One of the best way to help keep a stable registry is through System Registry Software which can detect (scan) registry errors and other problems, and repair registry and program errors.

• Top Security Tips has some handy tips to minimise security problems.
• System Scan Information has broad info on security and system topics.
• Security and System Glossary has definitions for some common terms.

These security and system frequently asked questions are a quick summary of some of the FAQ relating to the system and security areas of computing.  Further information is available where indicated.