Security software: Understanding PC security terms

  • Free Which? guide helps you get to grips with major computer security terms and buzzwords
  • Easy-to-understand A-Z definitions of everything from adware to zombies
  • Internet security jargon explained in plain English

What's in this guide

Adware to DoS attacks

How does anti-virus software work and what does it protect against? Find out here

Firewall to phishing

Firewalls, hackers, key loggers and phishing explained

Rogue diallers to spyware

What effects can a spyware infection have on your computer and what exactly is a computer virus?

Trojan to zombie

Everything you need to know about Trojans, viruses, User Account Controls, worms and zombies

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