Malware – a portmanteau of “malicious software” – is any unwanted program that interferes or subverts the normal, everyday use of computing device. Malware continues to proliferate through email and on the Internet and although malware can be difficult to discern from legitimate software, the FTC has compiled a great list of easy-to-remember steps you can take to protect your computer, tablet, smartphone and your important data on those devices: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0011-malware