Bot software, which allows attackers to compromise and control a large number of computers, has become a major online threat and, increasingly, a favorite tool of cybercriminals. Malware includes threats such as trojans, bots, rogues, spyware, worms, rootkits, and adware. The bot is a particularly pernicious piece of malware that is on the rise. A recent surge in spam that started in August of 2006 appears to be linked to the use of bots by online fraudsters.
If you currently have an updated antivirus program, you should consider running additional anti-malware software. PC magazine has published a checklist that you can use if you suspect that your system has been infected along with a list of free anti-malware software. Read the full article: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2326427,00.asp
If you currently have an updated antivirus program, you should consider running additional anti-malware software. PC magazine has published a checklist that you can use if you suspect that your system has been infected along with a list of free anti-malware software. Read the full article: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2326427,00.asp
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