ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Mahdi (malware)

Okay, kiddo, let me tell you about something called mahdi, which is not a fun thing to talk about. Mahdi is a type of bad program that gets into a computer without permission and causes a lot of trouble. It can steal important information, like your parents' bank account numbers or your favorite game passwords.

Now, you know how your doctor gives you medicine when you're sick to make you feel better? Well, mahdi is like a medicine, but for bad people. They use it to hurt others and get what they want. That's not fair, right?

So, to protect your computer from mahdi and other bad programs, you should always make sure to have strong passwords, never click on strange links, and have good antivirus software. That way, you can enjoy playing games or doing homework without worrying about mean programs like mahdi, trying to hurt you.
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