FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -According to AV Test’s 2019/2020 Security Report(Opens in a new window), 114 million new pieces of malicious programs were developed in 2019, and 78.64 percent of all attacks were distributed on Windows systems. Those numbers are expected to rise in 2020, with 160 million new programs by the end of the year.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most common reason your computer will get infected is because you downloaded or installed infected files. Pirated media and free games are common culprits, and so are phishing attacks where you click on a bad link, button, or email attachment. Once clicked, the virus or other malware installs itself.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are several ways a computer can get infected by a virus and most of them involve downloading – either intentionally or unintentionally – infected files. Pirated music or movies, photos, free games and toolbars are common culprits, as are phishing/spammy emails with attachments.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most common targets of viruses are system files. Without them, a computer system might not function correctly or even at all. Thus, by infecting these files, a hacker behind a virus can target the entire system in a bid to control your computer remotely.