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2. Macro virus - Wikipedia

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   A macro virus can be spread through e-mail attachments, removable media, networks and the Internet, and is notoriously difficult to detect. [1] A common way for a macro virus to infect a computer is by replacing normal macros with a virus. The macro virus replaces regular commands with the same name and runs when the command is selected.

3. Dridex - Wikipedia

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   Dridex, also known as Bugat and Cridex, is a form of malware that specializes in stealing bank credentials via a system that utilizes macros from Microsoft Word. [5]The targets of this malware are Windows users who open an email attachment in Word or Excel, causing macros to activate and download Dridex, infecting the computer and opening the victim to banking theft.

4. Malicious Software Removal Tool - Wikipedia

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   In a June 2006 Microsoft report, [2] the company claimed that the tool had removed 16 million instances of malicious software from 5.7 million of 270 million total unique Windows computers since its release in January 2005. The report also stated that, on average, the tool removes malicious software from 1 in every 311 computers on which it runs.

5. Phishing scams are on the rise. Here's how to stay safe - AOL

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   Report scams: If you think you might have run into a phishing scam, report it to: BBB ScamTracker. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

6. Comparison of computer viruses - Wikipedia

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   Microsoft Word macro virus 1999-03-26 New Jersey: David L. Smith Part macro virus and part worm. Melissa, a MS Word-based macro that replicates itself through e-mail. Mirai Internet of Things DDoS 2016 Michelangelo: DOS 1991-02-04 Australia: Ran March 6 (Michelangelo's birthday) Mydoom: Novarg, Mimail, Shimgapi Windows Worm 2004-01-26 World Russia

7. Comparison of antivirus software - Wikipedia

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   The term "Email security" refers to the protection of email from viruses and malware, while "Antispam" refers to the protection from spam, scam and phishing attacks. The term " Web protection " usually includes protection from: infected and malicious URLs , phishing websites, online identity (privacy) protection and online banking protection.