Defining Malware: FAQ

Learn what defines different forms of malicious software (Malware) and how to prevent attacks

Published: October 7, 2003

By Robert Moir

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Read this FAQ to learn what defines malicious software (Malware) and how different forms are defined and can how attacks can be prevented.

Included in this document:

•	Differences Between Viruses, Worms, Malware, and Cookies
•	Malware Prevention
•	Viruses
•	Trojan Horses
•	Cookies and Spyware
•	Summary

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