Website Online.io platform Context Overview A malicious software is an application that was created for a particular bad purpose. Most existing applications are created for normal purposes while some applications have hidden features which are not doing what is expected, but in fact their purpose is to find, steal or destroy files, track any data or just annoy the user. This started a long time ago: the first computer virus was called Elk Cloner and was first found on a Mac in 1982. Over 10 years ago a new kind of malware appeared and it was called Adware. It was distributed through security holes in Windows XP and Internet Explorer. Adware can also use security holes in Java and Flash player or even in JavaScript. But why do developers create adware? The main reason is monetization, of course. Any Adware capable of embedding paid advertisements brings its owners huge income. Starting from pop-up ads, embedded browser toolbars, search hijacking, etc. How can we st...