Definitions: Adware Cleaner TM
Spyware:
Individual programs that embed themselves within your computer and monitor your internet browsing activites. They can "spy" on your confidential information (ie. passwords, credit card info, etc).
Spybot Worm:
The spybot worm is a virus that attacks your computer system through Instant Messenger or Kazaa. If you are infected by spybot then your anti-virus software may become disabled.
Adware:
Programs that relay your personal information and internet browsing patterns from your PC to another PC for advertising purposes. Adware are software applications that display advertising banners and pop-ups. If you get inundated with pop-ups chances are you have been infected by adware.
Malware:
It is the short term for malicious software. Malware are more commonly referred as viruses, trojans, and worms. Malware self-propagates and hide themselves within another program. Malware are designed to annoy but they have been known to wipe out the an entire hard drive. The most common form of being infected by Malware is through openning of an email attachment.
Trojan:
Software that breaks through computer security and disguises itself as something benign, such as a game or directory lister. Trojans do not replicate themselves and are usually installed by "freeware and shareware" programs. They are detected as backdoor. |