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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

At its core, malware exploits existing network, device, or user vulnerabilities , posing as little a risk as annoying advertisements to the much more damaging demand for millions of dollars in ransom. This article dives into the lexicon of malware, offering descriptions, protections, and examples of each. Jump ahead: Adware.

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Your New Excuse to Get an Xbox

ChiefTech

Take a moment and think about what video games look like, what they sound like, the way you can move on the screen, what “you&# can be. Video games have become sophisticated creations that can take years to develop, weeks to play, and days to go platinum. No category of site is therefore inappropriate for “game think.&#

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