Wednesday, April 7, 2010

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From Mary Landesman, your Guide to Antivirus Software
Keylogger trojans log your keystrokes and screenshots and send them off to remote attackers. Backdoors give attackers remote access to your computer. This week, a look at some of the more damaging types of malware.

The Most Damaging Malware
All malware is bad, but some types of malware do more damage than others. That damage can range from loss of files to total loss of security - and even outright identity theft. Here's a list of the most damaging types of malware.

What is a Keylogger?
Keyloggers can send all your key strokes - and screenshots - to remote attackers. Find out what else keyloggers can do and how to guard against them.

Autorun Worms
Autorun worms spread backdoors, keyloggers, and other data theft trojans. Chances are, if you use Windows Vista or XP, your system is vulnerable to autorun worms. These FAQs will help you remove that risk.

Are You in a Botnet?
A botnet is a collection of infected computers under the control of one or more attackers. Collectively, the botnet population is larger than many the population of many countries. Here's the lowdown on today's most prolific botnets.

 


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