Frequently Asked Questions of Malware Defender

• What is Malware?
• What is HIPS?

What is Malware?

Malware (for "malicious software") is any program that is harmful to a computer user. Thus, malware includes viruses, worms, Trojans, adware, spyware, keyloggers, rootkits, etc.

What is HIPS?

Short for Host Intrusion Prevention System, provides rule and behavior-based system monitoring to guard against unwanted changes. HIPS can be used alongside traditional antivirus software to add an extra layer of security.