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What do you mean by malware?

Updated: 10/3/2023
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Malicious computer software that interferes with normal computer functions or sends personal data about the user to unauthorized parties over the internet.Malwares are one type of computer viruses.

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Malware Virus is software or program that repeats itself and spread into the computer. These program damage your computer system by deleting your files, your important documents, videos and also affect your hard disk of your PC.

To protect your PC you can install antivirus software.

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