Malware a komparace antivirových produktů

This bachelor thesis deals with the issue of possible danger in the Internet environment, namely malicious software. It is a variety of computer viruses, worms and Trojans that are comprehensively called malware. This risk should be closely monitored because its development is constantly moving forward and everyone should be familiar with this topic. The theoretical part includes the characteristics of malware - clarification of the concept and definition. The following part is history, which is described from initial ideas, the first malicious code in the 70's, and other well-known programs. It is led to the present day which is mainly focused on today's goals and direction of development of further malware. Next part involves the distribution of malware to basic, other special types and other such related forms. The final part describes the preventive and protective measures, and how to reveal and what to do if computer is infected. On this last section follows up a practical part, in which is analyzed antivirus protection, which is available in Czech and world market. Based on this analysis is done comparison of selected free antivirus programs. These are compared according to established criteria, such as web pages, installation, the use, user settings, appearance and ability to detect malware. The goal is to determine the safest and most comfortable user program. The result is used for ordinary users as possible support when they are choosing antivirus to their own computer.