You keep hearing it, reading it, and if you've been unfortunate, you have seen it. Malware is malicious software with a few other names, such as: Adware, Spyware, Scare-ware, and Fake-ware (such as a Fake Antivirus or Fake AV). It's not always easy to know if your computer is infected by a virus, Trojan Horse, or some malware. Have a quick read to see if any of these items ring true.