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Basic information on understanding the enemy.

		Threats and Malware: Viruses are not the only threat to your computer.

		Viruses, worms, trojans and backdoors: Other harmful variations of viruses.

		Spyware, Adware and Dialers: The new generation of malware.

		Spam: Unsolicited email messages.

		Phishing: Sending email messages in order to harvest confidencial user data.

		What is a vulnerability? Some programs contain security holes that make computers vulnerable to infection.

		Hoaxes and jokes: False virus warnings and jokes sent to confuse users.

		What do they infect?: Where do viruses and other threats actually go when they attack a system?

		Most common entry-points: Can a virus infect my mouse? Discover how viruses and other threats enter your computer.

		Where do they hide?: Viruses and other threats can hide in a host of places without being discovered.

		Symptoms and effects: How do you know if you have been hit by a virus or other threat?