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Sanity Check Number Thirteen:

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Malware is malicious software that can do more than just steal data – it can harm your system or turn your machine into part of a ‘Botnet’: • Botnets are networks of infected devices • they are controlled remotely by a hacker • the largest known contains 12 million PCs • 25% of all PCs may be infected Malware can be accidentally downloaded by following links to infected sites. Other examples of Malware are Viruses, Trojans and Worms. Any of these can wreak havoc on your PC, laptop, mobile smart phone or tablet.

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