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5. designed to detect and destroy computer viruses.
8. Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is harmful to a computer user. Types of malware can include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses and spyware.
10. software that is available free of charge.
12. processor a program or machine for storing, manipulating, and formatting text entered from a keyboard and providing a printout.
13. the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.
14. is a hardware component that allows a computer or another device

1. A horse or Trojan is a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software.
2. the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
3. software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use.
4. a type of malicious software, or malware, designed to deny access to a computer system or data until a ransom is paid.
6. infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host.
7. boot or be booted again.
9. a standalone malware computer program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers
11. a separate viewing area on a computer display screen in a system that allows multiple viewing areas as part of a graphical user interface
15. messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to one or more recipients via a network.