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It is called 'malware'.

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What software is created and distributed for malicious purposes?

malware


What class of attack is focused on the malicious modification of hardware or software at the factory?

Distributed


What is anti-malicious software?

It is software that scans for malicious (bad) files and removes them.


What is Software that is designed to cause damage is called?

Malicious Software


What is anti malicious?

It is software that scans for malicious (bad) files and removes them.


Spyware vs malware?

Spyware refers to programs that fall under malware. On the other hand, malware describes a wide variety of malicious software.


malware stands for ________ _________?

malicious software


Can software be distributed on the web?

Yes, certain software known as shareware, are distributed on the web.


What is the difference between spyware and free ware?

Spyware is a malicious software that aids in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge. Spyware can get in a computer as a software virus or as the result of installing a new program. Freeware, on the other hand, is derived from "free" + "software" which means this software is available for use at no cost. They are created by volunteers and distributed for free.


What is another word for a computer virus?

malicious software


Malware or malicious software does not include what?

Things that help you


What is ThinkPoint and how to remove it from your computer?

ThinkPoint is a fake anti-spyware application that pretends to scan your computer for malicious software and then deliberately reports false system security threats. It's distributed mostly through the use of fake online scanners and some other malicious websites, so clearly this program is not legit.