CHAPTER 5
Malware: The Dark Side of Software
5.1 INTRODUCTION
Gaining awareness of and comprehending the vocabulary of information security are important steps in learning how to better protect your computer and private information. These steps are especially important for the understanding of the peculiar and at times anti-intuitive terminology that is used to describe the topic of malicious software (i.e., malware). Start with the term malware, for instance; the simple use of the word causes confusion for many. When one goes to the store or shops online for a product to keep their computer clean of malicious software, they typically purchase antivirus software. A common point of confusion is whether antivirus software protects against ...
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