Malware protection searches for hidden files that are automatically downloaded or automatically executed on your computer. Regular files are not automatically downloaded and require the user to click 'Yes' or 'OK' on the alert window before the download begins.
Malware and virus can infect all kinds of files.
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schedule the regular deletion of temporary files schedule the regular defragmenting the hard drive schedulle the regular running of an anti-spyware/malware program
Being the well known entity files are, files are also called "regular files" to distinguish them from "special files". They show up in ls -l without a specific character in the mode field:
A person can put files on your computer unknowingly. It doesn't matter if your connected to Vaaga or any other website. Files added to your computer is called virus' or malware. Make sure you have good protection for your computer.
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Patches that prevent a newly discovered virus or worm from making a successful attack.
I don't think PDF files can be subject to malware infections, because they are read only. ---- The first answer may be incorrect according to the following link: http://blogs.eweek.com/cheap_hack/content/malware/no_anti-virus_progress_on_yesterdays_malicious_pdf.html
Webroot is an anti virus, anti malware, and endpoint protection program. It will stop viruses in real time, You can scan your computer for any malicious files, and even protect your mobile phone.
You would need to know the exact files that the malware virus has infected and be able to delete them. This would be very difficult, time consuming, and dangerous to your operating system.
By backing up computer files regularly, you have protection against viruses that cause file corruption. When files get corrupted data is lost. Having a back of your files, you can restore everything to what is was before the virus attacked the computer.