Malware And Spyware

Hi again,
I would like to tell you a few things about Malware and Spyware.

MALWARE:Malware is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. It is a portmanteau of the words "malicious" and "software". The expression is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program code.
Many normal computer users are however still unfamiliar with the term, and most never use it. Instead, "(computer) virus" is used in common parlance and often in the general media to describe all kinds of malware. Another term that has been recently coined for malware is badware, perhaps due to the anti-malware initiative Stopbadware or corruption of the term "malware".
Software is considered malware based on the perceived intent of the creator rather than any particular features. It includes computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, dishonest adware, and other malicious and unwanted software. In law, malware is sometimes known as a computer contaminant, for instance in the legal codes of California, West Virginia, and several other U.S. states.[1]
Malware should not be confused with defective software, that is, software which has a legitimate purpose but contains harmful bugs.

SPYWARE: Spyware is computer software that is installed surreptitiously on a personal computer to intercept or take partial control over the user's interaction with the computer, without the user's informed consent.
While the term spyware suggests software that secretly monitors the user's behavior, the functions of spyware extend well beyond simple monitoring. Spyware programs can collect various types of personal information, but can also interfere with user control of the computer in other ways, such as installing additional software, redirecting Web browser activity, or diverting advertising revenue to a third party.
In response to the emergence of spyware, a small industry has sprung up dealing in anti-spyware software. Running anti-spyware software has become a widely recognized element of computer security best practices for Microsoft Windows desktop computers. A number of jurisdictions have passed anti-spyware laws, which usually target any software that is surreptitiously installed to control a user's computer.

These are some things you should know about Malware and Spyware.

But what can we do protect ourselves?
Here are 3 things you can do to protect yourself.
1.First of all we should install antivirus software.
2.For even better protection we should also include Net firewall software and antispyware software.
3.Also try to use among of these and a windows defender.

LIST WITH ANTIVIRUSES,ANTISPYWARE,NET FIREWALLS AND WINDOWS DEFENDER.

Antiviruses: Norton Antivirus,Mc Afee,Avast home,Avira Antivirus,Trend Micro,Kaspersky Antivirus are some well-know antiviruses that you can use.

Antispyware:Ad-Aware personal,Ashampoo,CounterSpy,Trendmicro,Spyware Blaster,Spycatcher,SuperAntispyware Professional,Bazooka and BufferZone are also well-know antispywares.

Windows: Windows Defender if installed can help with all the above in the complete protection of your computer and privacy.

NetFireWall:NetVeda,Agnitum,Ashampoo,Comodo,ZoneAlarm are some Firewalls.

Note:You Can find many of these antiviruses and antispyware on the Internet.

You have a demo period of these but if you want it forever you have to pay...

Thanks for reading and I will also give you links to the best antivirus and antispyware,net firewall plus windows defender.

Sincerely yours Sparda