What is Malware?

Malware (or malicious software) is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner’s informed consent. 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. The term “computer virus” is sometimes used as a catch-all phrase to include all types of malware including true viruses.

Software is considered malware based on the perceived intent of the creator rather than any particular features. Malware includes computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, most rootkits, spyware, dishonest adware, crimeware and other malicious and unwanted software. Malware is not the same as defective software or software which has a legitimate purpose but contains harmful bugs.

List of Malware Parasites:

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» AutoStartup
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» Spyware Guard 2009
Spyware Guard 2009 or SpywareGuard 2009, is a rogue anti-spyware application. Once installed, Spyware Guard 2009 will simulate malware detections on the user's computer system, generating fake notifications in an attempt to trick the user into buying the full Spyware Guard ...
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» ErrorRepair Tool
ErrorRepair Tool is a fraudulent registry cleaner that uses trojans in order to gain access to a computer and infiltrate it. Once active, ErrorRepair Tool launches numerous fake security alerts along with obsessive advertisement pop-ups in order to intimidate the user into purchasing the full version ...
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» Gumblar
Gumblar, is a malicious set of scripts that are embedded in .html, .php and .js files used on a website. Gumblar is able to load malware content from other websites without interaction of the computer user. Once a system is infected with Gumblar it is known ...
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» UnVirex
UnVirex is a fake malware cleaner program. In many cases UnVirex is disguised as a video codec download. Once your system has UnVirex installed, it starts to scan your computer detecting a video codec parasite that is claimed to only be removed with a full version of ...
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» Gumblar.cn
Gumblar.cn was the first domain discovered that was creating and managing the Gumblar attack. Gumblar.cn has now been closed down, as has the next in line, but it is thought that the virus makers have a whole host of domains and servers to utilise. Once Gumblar ...
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» <!--:en-->Sus.Behav<!--:-->
Sus.Behav is a malware that installs itself onto a computer under deceptive pretences, infiltrating a system without user knowledge or permission. Officially categorized as a file, displaying suspicious behavior, Sus.Behav should not be trusted. Sus.Behav may typically be downloaded unknowingly from malicious websites, freeware and shareware, ...
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» <!--:en-->Sus.ComPack<!--:-->
Sus.ComPack (also known as Sus.ComPack.C and Sus.ComPack.J) is malicious software categorized as a file that displays suspicious behavior. Sus.ComPack can be downloaded by inexperienced users when visiting malicious web sites or through peer-to-peer networks. Once active, Sus.ComPack may cause obsessive pop-up advertisements to appear, registry files ...
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» <!--:en-->Packed.Generic.238<!--:-->
Packed.Generic.238 detects malicious files more commonly found in the form of skynet_.dll, which is intentionally packed to conceal the file from security applications and antivirus programs. Packed.Generic.238 usually attempts detecting files that are packed by using a specific tool not typically designed to be used on ...
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» <!--:en-->Bloodhound.Exploit.257<!--:-->
Bloodhound.Exploit.257 is a detection method used to discover files that may attempt to exploit security holes in a computer system. These are usually concealed to protect from security applications and antivirus programs....
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