What is malware?

May 18, 2015 | Featured

Malware is a blanket term that’s often thrown around nowadays, but what does it really mean? Malware is short for malicious software. The term is broadly used to refer to programs that are meant to steal information from, hijack, or destroy an electronic device or the...

What are the kinds of malware?

May 18, 2015 | Newsletters

There are many variants of malware, each with a different attack pattern. Three of the most common kinds of malware are described below. Viruses Computer viruses are one of the most well-known forms of malware, and they derive their name from their similarities to...

How is malware distributed?

May 18, 2015 | Newsletters

Most malware requires user action–or a negligent user’s inaction–to make it onto a host system. Usually, scammers use a variety of tricks to get victims to download, install, and run malware on their computers or devices. Malware distribution is largely...

What can I do to keep my devices safe?

May 18, 2015 | Newsletters

Download, install, and use anti-virus software The UD community can download and install the University-licensed copy of McAfee VirusScan for any employee-, student-, or University-owned computers. Regularly update your virus definitions and scan your computer to...