Malware is actually having the full name of malicious software. Malware is a general term used for software or programs designed to infiltrate or damage a purpose computer system secretly. Once again, the terms of this malware is not so familiar to most Internet users. In our everyday language we often refer to the virus, although is not appropriate, even the mass media very often use this term. A software known as malware is because of intent, rather than the special features it has. Malware includes viruses, worms, trojan horses, most rootkits, spyware, dishonest adware, and other software that dangerous and unwanted by PC users.
Based on the nature and purpose of malware categorized into three groups.
The first group is a malware that infects your computer, ie viruses and worms.
The second group is a malware that hides (guerrilla) in the computer, including Trojan horses, rootkits, and backdoors.
The third group is looking for malware and steal profits, ie spyware, dishonest adware, botnets, keystroke loggers and dialers.
