How to Distinguish Malware, Adware and Hijackers

Computers and internet have become part of our lives, but at the same time, the computer is a complex and vulnerable system. Virus makers strive to find vulnerabilities in all elements of the system, in particular in the browser. It is therefore necessary to take measures to protect your computer. One of the important steps is to understand the basic classification of viruses. We can select adware, malware and hijackers. On infographic you can see the differences between virus types. Hijackers focus on the user’s browser: they can change search engine and start page. Adware shows pop-up ads on the desktop. In addition, malware damage the system more serious and open computer to another virus.
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