Viruses, Spyware and Trojans, Oh My!

This excellent work that explains what these very different threats are. Knowledge is more than power, it is safety and security in the world of computers. If you are going to use a computer you have to learn what these threats are and how to protect your computer (and your time and data and maybe even your identity!)

• Read this slide show from the good folks at TechRepublic.com.

• If you prefer a document format vs a slide show format, use this link (this would be easier to print).

Some of this is a little technical, and you might not understand it all, but it will start you thinking. At the end of this short piece you will at least know that there are differences in the threats. That spyware, malware, adware, trojans, and worms are all different.

In fact, rather than call these spyware or viruses or trojans  or malware, some experts are now calling all of them by a scarier name:  crimeware. They are all designed to steal something from you, whether it is your computer, your identity or just your time.

Knowledge is much more than power. Read our post for what you can do to protect your computer!