While the internet is an active virtual playground full of information and communication options. It can also open your computer to viruses, spam and pop-ups. These can range from being very annoying to devastating. Malware is a combination of the words "malicious" and "software."

It is often used as a catchall term for threats such as viruses, spyware, adware, and other software installed without a user's consent or knowledge. 

Malware can get into your system in various ways, including (but by no means limited to): 

> Infected email attachments 
> Infected removable storage media like portable thumbnail drives 
> Downloaded software, including mobile apps 
> Links in email, social media websites, or instant messages

Antivirus and anti-spyware software are basic tools that no PC or Laptop owner can afford to go without. That doesn't mean, however, that more is always better. You don't need a lot of tools; you just need a good one. Installing too many antivirus or anti-spyware tools can actually slow your computer down. 

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