Re: What is difference between Spyware, Adware, Malware?
From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 12/16/04
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Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 20:45:12 -0500
abc wrote:
> What is difference between Spyware, Adware, Malware?
Different names for the same stuff. Generally speaking, it's any software
you did not mean to install.
> How is it
> different from virus?
It's not a virus - viruses are self-replicating and can do many things, some
minor, some involving destroying data, etc.
Malware is an annoyance, a nuisance, and worse, can stop your computer from
functioning properly.
> Are they bad?
Yes, I'd say so. So would most people.
>
> Does anti-virus software take care of all spyware, adware etc.?
No.
> if not
> how do i prevent them?
Use SP2. Don't use peer to peer file sharing software. Use a good firewall.
Don't log in as an administrator - use a limited user account for your daily
use. Be careful where you surf. Keep your browser security settings on
'high'. Don't install software of any type that you aren't 100% sure is
clean. Etc.
>
> thank you all for your time
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