The document discusses different types of computer malware including viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, and adware. It describes the effects malware can have such as slowing down a computer's connection and performance, causing error messages, and preventing shutdown. Popular malware threats mentioned are Trojans, ransomware, spyware, adware, and keyloggers. The document also notes antivirus software can help protect Windows systems from malware.