Computer Science, asked by dj32776, 2 days ago

what is computer virues​

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Answered by Anonymous
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computer virus is a programmed attack through several ways and means, it can be done through hardware devices and internet !

Answered by purveshKolhe
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Malware is a type of software that causes harm to a computer system or the data stored in it. Computer viruses are one of them.

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  • Data destruction
  • Unusual messages
  • Sending emails
  • Capturing the sensitive data like pαsswords
  • Slowing the computer's speed.

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  1. Boot Sector Virus
  2. File Virus
  3. Macro virus

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  • The first PC virus was a boot sector virus named "Brain", released in 1987 by Alvi brothers in Lahore, Pakistan.
  • In March 1999, the melissa virus caused damage worth 80 million dolor.
  • Most viruses are made to steal sensitive information.

You can in-stall an anti virus system in your computer to protect your computer from viruses. But beware to do with the trusted ones only like AVG, Avast, McCaffee etc.

Hope it helps...

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