Tech Life Hacks

The ABCs of fighting malware

Here are seven tips, from assuming every website is suspect to checking for scams.

Malware types include computer viruses, worms, ransomware, spyware, adware, rogue software, among others.
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In my last column for this section, I will share my personal experience about a malware attack and what you can do to fight it.

Malware stands for malicious software, designed specifically to cause damage to a computer, server or computer network, and by extension, individual users or organisations.

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