What can malware do to me?

Depending on how you use your PC, malware can be anything from a mild annoyance to a major catastrophe. Here are some of the ways malware can harm you and your PC.

• Slow down your PC
• Delete your files
• Make your PC unusable
• Send personal data to malevolent strangers
• Run up expensive "900" number phone calls
• Send embarrassing email to your friends and family, in your name
• Let a stranger empty your bank account
• Store hidden pornography on your PC
• Expose you to identity theft