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  from Mary Landesman
Have you ever posted a message to a forum asking if something was really a virus? Chances are, you may have gotten the wrong advice in return. This week, six steps to tell if a virus really is a virus - plus a rundown on the most damaging malware.
 
In the Spotlight
Is This a Virus?
I keep coming across posts in various self-help groups where the poster asks if something is a virus - and people keep responding that it's not. Yet from all appearances, it really is and the poster is being led astray. Here's how to tell if a virus really is a virus - without relying on help from well meaning but often misguided strangers.

 
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What is a Keylogger?
Familiarize yourself with the techniques used by one of the worst forms of malware out there. Here's what you need to know about keylogger Trojans.

 
Most Damaging Malware
While all malware is bad, some is just worse than others. Here's a rundown on the baddest of the bad.

 
 
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