COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Delete your data and files.
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Make your computer slower and unusable.
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Let other users hijack your computer.
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All options correct
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Detailed explanation-1: -Viruses are like hijackers. They invade living, normal cells and use those cells to multiply and produce other viruses like themselves. This can kill, damage, or change the cells and make you sick. Different viruses attack certain cells in your body such as your liver, respiratory system, or blood.
Detailed explanation-2: -A computer virus is a malicious software that, when executed replicates itself by modifying other computer programs.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is important to note that a virus cannot be spread without a human action, (such as running an infected program) to keep it going. People continue the spread of a computer virus, mostly unknowingly, by sharing infecting files or sending e-mails with viruses as attachments in the e-mail.
Detailed explanation-4: -Viruses can’t spread without some sort of action from a user, like opening up an infected Word document. Worms, on the other hand, are able to spread across systems and networks on their own, making them much more prevalent and dangerous.