Get descriptions of the more common types of things that infect computers and networks.

This article has a nicely done compilation of words that are used when the topic is computer security.
Easy and clear reading including definitions of these terms:

• Malware
• Spyware
• Adware
• Rootkits
• Virus
• Trojans
• Worms

The definitions are all drawn from Wikipedia - you could look them up yourself but this a nice presentation.

Definiton of Various Security Related Terms

A somewhat different list can be found in this earlier post:
Weekly Roundup June 11, 2010

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Rhiannon

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