Malware

This first part will define malware, explain its origin as well as its evolution over the years, and give instructions on how to protect yourself and detect an attack.

Definition and Context

Hostile, intrusive and intentionally malicious, malware seeks to invade, damage or disable computers, IT systems, networks, tablets and mobile devices, often by taking partial control of a device's operations. Like the human flu, it interferes with normal functioning.

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