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Antivirus Glossary of Terms

Virus terms and definitions can sometimes be confusing. Use the antivirus glossary to learn what the various malicious code terms really mean.
What is Malvertising?
Malvertising is malicious advertising that contains active scripts designed to download malware or force unwanted content onto your computer. Here's how to block it.
Spamdexing: Antivirus Glossary
Spamdexing is a method used to inflate the search engine rankings of a particular page, generally for malicious or unethical purposes.
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