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WHAT IS SPAM?

                  It is an unwanted, junk, unsolicited message sent in bulk, usually through email. It can also occur
                  through other communication channels such as instant messaging, social media, text messages
                  (SMS), and forums.
                  Some spam messages are designed to reach a large audience for commercial purposes, such
                  as advertising products or services, while others may contain malicious links or attachments. A
                  person who creates spam is called a spammer. Most email services automatically shift the spam
                  mail into a spam folder of a mailbox.
                  You can also avoid getting spam messages by following the given steps:

                      Keep deleting spam messages on a regular basis.
                      Do not provide your email address to unknown websites or post publicly.
                      Avoid clicking on unknown links while browsing the Internet.

                      Do not reply to spam messages.
                      Download spam filtering tools and antivirus software.
                      Do not use your personal or business email address when registering in any online contest or
                     free services available on the Internet.

                     WHAT IS MALWARE?

                  Malware, also known as malicious software, is designed to cause harm to computer systems or
                  networks. It can be in the form of executable code, scripts, active content, and other software.
                  Many early infectious programs, including the first Internet Worm, were written as experiments
                  or pranks.
                  There are different types of malwares designed for different purposes. Some of the common
                  types of malwares are virus, worm, Trojan, etc.

                  Virus

                  VIRUS is an acronym for Vital Information Resource Under Siege. It is malicious software that
                  is generally attached to a file. When this file enters your system, the virus will start infecting
                  your computer. It has the ability to spread from one host to another and is dormant after being
                  downloaded unless it is opened and used. Viruses are responsible for disrupting the operations
                  of systems and can even cause data loss. For example, the Melissa virus, released in 1999, was
                  one  of  the  first  email-aware  viruses.  A  virus  gains  access  to  your  computer  through  various
                  means, such as:
                      By downloading infected files.
                      By using infected pen drives, CDs, or DVDs.
                      By opening an infected file attachment of emails.

                      Browsing on insecure websites.
                  Symptoms of a Virus Infection

                  If your computer is infected with a virus, you may notice the following common symptoms:
                      The computer may run very slowly as it loses its processing speed.




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