Computer Virus Definitions: → A computer virus is a program which attach itself to another program and causes damage to the computer system or to the computer network. More formal definition for computer virus would be-"It is a program or piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes." What virus can do with your system? → T hese viruses work without the knowledge of the users and spread from one computer to another through the network, Internet or removable devices like CDs and USB drives. They can then steal your valuable & confidential or sensitive data (eg., Passwords, Databases, Credit card information, etc), may be delete or corrupt them, virus can provide remote access to attacker, monitor your activities. Who create the computer viruses? → A ll computer viruses are man made. Any one who having good knowledge about programming language (like C, C++, VB, pascal, etc) can write a virus cod...
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