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Threat level in this period: Low

Known infections: 1635

Most active	Infections
Trojan <Trojan> A trojan, or trojan horse, is a seemingly legitimate program which secretly performs other, usually malicious, functions. The program is often started by the user, and it does not replicate.		742
Adware <Adware> This program delivers advertising content to the user. Adware is usually annoying but harmless, unless it is combined with spyware or trackware.		153
Backdoor <Backdoor> A remote administration program which bypasses normal security mechanisms and tries to secretly control a program, computer or network.		99
Other <Other> A malicious program which does not easily fit into any other malware category.		92
Virus <Virus> This program secretly and maliciously integrates itself into program or data files. It spreads by integrating itself into more files each time the host program is run.		91
Application <Application> A legitimate application that may introduce addtional security risks or be used for malicious purposes.		85
Trojan-Downloader <Trojan-Downloader> This type of trojan secretly downloads malicious files from a remote server, then installs and executes the files.		82
Trojan-PSW <Trojan-PSW> This type of trojan steals passwords and other sensitive information. It may also secretly install other malicious programs.		57
Worm <Worm> A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.		56
Trojan-Dropper <Trojan-Dropper> This type of trojan contains one or more malicious programs, which it silently installs and executes.		38

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