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Malware - Viruses

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Malware - Viruses

Malware is a program that is written deliberately to cause harm. A virus is a type of malware.

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Viruses

  • Computer viruses can disrupt the normal running of a computer.
  • Computer viruses can also do damage to your computer.
  • Computer viruses can ‘spy’ on your computer use.
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Avoiding viruses

  • Viruses are downloaded by clicking on links in emails, in messages or on websites.
  • You should NOT click on a link if you don't know what it is.

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