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'''Malware''', an abbreviated version of malicious software, is "software designed specifically to damage or disrupt a system."<ref>[http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/M/malware.html Malware] at Webopedia</ref> Malware remains a major security threat for Internet users.

'''Malware''', an abbreviated version of malicious software, is "software designed specifically to damage or disrupt a system."<ref>[http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/M/malware.html Malware] at Webopedia</ref> Malware remains a major security threat for Internet users.

==Common Types of Malware based on Purpose==

==Common Types of Malware Based on Purpose==

*'''Adware''': This software is responsible for u'''ndesired pop-ups and other kinds of aggressive advertisements'''.<ref name="vera">[http://www.veracode.com/blog/2012/10/common-malware-types-cybersecurity-101/ Common Malware Types: Cybersecurity 101] (October 12, 2012), Veracode</ref><ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adware Adware] at Wikipedia</ref>  

*'''Adware''': This software is responsible for u'''ndesired pop-ups and other kinds of aggressive advertisements'''.<ref name="vera">[http://www.veracode.com/blog/2012/10/common-malware-types-cybersecurity-101/ Common Malware Types: Cybersecurity 101] (October 12, 2012), Veracode</ref><ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adware Adware] at Wikipedia</ref>