ABSTRACT
As every computer user is aware, there are a variety of risks associated with computer infection by malicious software or malware. Malware is defined by its malicious intention, as opposed to software that is deficient or defective and, as a result, may be unintentionally destructive. Malware takes many forms, including computer viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. It also includes ransom ware, which restricts access to the computer until a fee is paid, and spyware, which gathers information about the computer that is infected (and its user), but which may also investigate other computers connected by networking.
