Figure 1.22 shows that avast! antivirus software is installed, activated, and currently
up-to-date. Figure 1.22 also shows the status of the Windows Defender spyware and
malware protection.
Figure 1.22 Malware Protection
Malware is malicious software that is designed specifically to harm your com-
puter. Malware can appear in the form of spyware or adware. Spyware monitors
your system via a keylogger or some other method and may report back to other
machines over the Internet. Spyware is capable of exposing any personal data to
unworthy sources, such as usernames, passwords, bank account ...
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