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    A computer virus is a program that damages computer systems and destroys or erases data files. There are several types of computer viruses including time bombs, logical bombs, worms, boot sector viruses, macro viruses, script viruses, and Trojan horses. To prevent virus infection, it is important to always update antivirus software, back up important files, change boot sequences, avoid sharing drives without passwords, empty removable disks before use, be wary of unexpected email attachments, get trained on antivirus software, install security updates promptly, and regularly back up files.

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    A computer virus is a program that damages computer systems and destroys or erases data files. There are several types of computer viruses including time bombs, logical bombs, worms, boot sector viruses, macro viruses, script viruses, and Trojan horses. To prevent virus infection, it is important to always update antivirus software, back up important files, change boot sequences, avoid sharing drives without passwords, empty removable disks before use, be wary of unexpected email attachments, get trained on antivirus software, install security updates promptly, and regularly back up files.

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    A computer virus is a program that damages computer systems and destroys or erases data files. There are several types of computer viruses including time bombs, logical bombs, worms, boot sector viruses, macro viruses, script viruses, and Trojan horses. To prevent virus infection, it is important to always update antivirus software, back up important files, change boot sequences, avoid sharing drives without passwords, empty removable disks before use, be wary of unexpected email attachments, get trained on antivirus software, install security updates promptly, and regularly back up files.

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    A computer virus is a program that damages computer systems and destroys or erases data files. There are several types of computer viruses including time bombs, logical bombs, worms, boot sector viruses, macro viruses, script viruses, and Trojan horses. To prevent virus infection, it is important to always update antivirus software, back up important files, change boot sequences, avoid sharing drives without passwords, empty removable disks before use, be wary of unexpected email attachments, get trained on antivirus software, install security updates promptly, and regularly back up files.

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    Created by Dragon Lee May-2003

    Computer Virus

    What is computer virus?


    Computer virus refers to a program which damages computer systems and/or destroys or erases data files

    Features of Computer Virus

    Types of Computer Virus


    Time Bomb Logical Bomb Worm Boot Sector Virus Macros Virus Script Virus Trojan Horse

    Time Bomb
    A time bomb is a virus program that performs an activity on a particular date

    Logical Bomb
    A logical bomb is a destructive program that performs an activity when a certain action has occurred.

    Worm Virus
    A worm is also a destructive program that fills a computer system with self-replicating information, clogging the system so that its operations are slowed down or stopped

    Boot Sector Virus


    A boot sector virus infects boot sector of computers. During system boot, boot sector virus is loaded into main memory and destroys data stored in hard disk

    Macro Virus
    A macro virus is associated with application software like word and excel. When opening the infected document, macro virus is loaded into main memory and destroys the data stored in hard disk

    Script Virus
    Commonly found script viruses are written using the Visual Basic Scripting edition (VBS) and the JavaScript programming languages

    Trojan Horse
    Trojan Horse is a destructive program. It usually pretends as computer games or application software. If executed, computer system will be damaged.

    Trojan Horse
    Trojan Horse usually comes with monitoring tools and key loggers

    Actions to prevent virus infection


    Always update your anti-virus software at least weekly. Back up your important files and ensure that they can be restored. Change the computer's boot sequence to always start the PC from its hard drive

    Actions to prevent virus infection


    Don't share Drive C: without a password and without read-only restrictions. Empty floppy drives of diskettes before turning on computers, especially laptops.

    Actions to prevent virus infection


    Forget opening unexpected e-mail attachments, even if they're from friends Get trained on your computer's antivirus software and use it. Have multiple backups of important files. This lowers the chance that all are infected.

    Actions to prevent virus infection


    Install security updates for your operating system and programs as soon as possible. Jump at the chance to learn more about your computer. This will help you spot viruses.

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