System information

THREATS TO COMPUTER
SECURITY
A considerable threat to the computer security is imposed by threat applications.
Additionally, such threat is imposed by spam, phishing, hacker attacks and
adware ad banners. These threats are related to internet use.
THREAT APPLICATIONS
Kaspersky Internet Security can detect thousands of malware programs that may
reside on your computer. Some of these programs represent a constant threat to
your computer, while others are only dangerous in certain conditions. After the
application detects a malware application, it classifies it and assigns it a danger
level (high or medium).
Kaspersky Lab's virus analysts distinguish two main categories of threat
application: malware programs and potentially unwanted programs.
Malware programs (Malware) (see page 17) are created to damage the computer
and its user: for example, to steal, block, modify or erase information, or to
disrupt the operation of a computer or a computer network.
Potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) (see page 29), unlike malware programs,
are not intended solely to inflict damage but can assist in penetrating a
computer’s security system.
The Virus Encyclopedia (http://www.viruslist.com/en/viruses/encyclopedia)
contains a detailed description of these programs.
IN THIS SECTION:
Threat applications ............................................................................................. 16
Internet threats ................................................................................................... 35