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A remote code execution exploit in Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8 was discovered in December, for which Microsoft has yet to release an official security update addressing the issue. It is recommended to upgrade to Internet Explorer 9 or 10 immediately. For Windows XP users who cannot upgrade, either install another browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome, or install a temporary Microsoft “Fix It” solution until a full security update is ready.
Malware is a general term for the whole gamut of undesirable software programs including viruses, worms, rootkits, trojan horses, spyware, and adware. Malware software is intentionally designed to make unauthorized and often harmful or disruptive changes to a user's computer. Malware infections can slow down your computer, make it unresponsive, unusable, cause it to crash, annoy you with pop-ups and unsolicited advertisements, or possibly steal personal and sensitive information such as passwords or credit card numbers.