Malware FAQ
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Version 2.00 - Updated Auguest 27, 2004
Malware is the short form for "Malicious Software". It implies any software instructions that were developed with the intention to cause harm. Some common examples of malware are worms, exploit code and trojan horses.
Worms
Rootkit
Exploit
Trojan
Backdoor
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