Question

WHAT IS COMPUTER VIRUS ? plz answer it in long 20 paragraphs plz

Answer 1

A computer virus, much like a flu virus, is designed to spread from host to host and has the ability to replicate itself. Similarly, in the same way that flu viruses cannot reproduce without a host cell, computer viruses cannot reproduce and spread without program.ming such as a file or docu.ment.

A virus operates by inserting or attaching itself to a legitimate prog.ram or doc.ument that supports macros in order to execute its c.ode. In the process, a virus has the potential to cause unexpected or damaging effects, such as harming the system soft.ware by corrupting or destroy.ing d.ata.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

The metaphor of the "computer virus" was adopted because of the similarity in form, function and consequence with biological viruses that attack the human system. Computer viruses can insert themselves in another program, taking over control or adversely affecting the function of the program