WHY VIRUS CAN BE LETHAL FOR YOUR COMPUTER

WHY VIRUS CAN BE LETHAL FOR YOUR COMPUTER

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A computer virus is a computer made a program that can replicate itself in few time and transfer from one to another computer without the knowledge of the user. When these programs run on the victim's computer the viral code is executed and the virus spreads further.

A computer virus is one of the thousands of programs that can invade the computer and perform a variety of functions ranging from annoying to dangerous threats.

The virus can spread to the other computers by infecting files on an another connected computer. The term VIRUS is used as a group of threats include all the types of malware. This malware includes all the types of computer viruses, computer worms, trojan horses, most rootkits, spyware, dishonest adware.

Malware
Malware is a short form used for both the combination of malicious software is designed to gather sensitive information from the user and it can gain unauthorized access to the computer systems. Malware is the general term used to describe any kind of software or code specially designed to exploit a computer. Malware includes all the types of computer viruses, computer worms, trojan horses, most rootkits, spyware, dishonest adware.

Computer Worm

A computer worm is a self-replicating software which uses a computer network to send copies of itself to other nodes. Unlike viruses, it does not need to attach itself to an existing program.

Trojan ware

A trojan horse or a trojan horse malicious program that does not intend to infect the programs rather it makes copies of itself and steals information from the user and send it to the creator of that program. Hence without any of your knowledge, one can easily with his brain steal your personal pieces of information out of your computer and mobile.

How do Viruses Spread

Computer viruses are the programs that must be triggered or somehow executed before they can infect your computer or device and spreads to others. Viruses are somehow also categorized by how they infect some of the actions of the viruses are -

Viruses can change their characteristics as they replicate
Viruses can hide from from the antivirus softwares
A virus can infect in a particular way to try to avoid specific anti-virus software
Virus sometimes don't infect very often but when they do it highly risky for the files stored in the computer
Viruses are made to make disassembly difficult

HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOUR PC FROM VIRUS-

Whenever you are connected to the internet or something external medium to your computer your PC is prone to gain viruses or malicious software from another server. As we know that Viruses can spread and make copies of themselves on their own.

Here are some few ways to make your Personal Computer immune to the incoming viruses

If you are a frequent user of internet you must have a well-working ANTIVIRUS installed on your PC. And you must scan all of your files in a few intervals of time to make sure your PC is not vulnerable.
You must update your antivirus in every 3-4 days to make sure your antivirus is capable of detecting new types of viruses to fight them.
You must not try to open e-mail attachments you if don't know the actual sender. Sometimes hackers try to send their ransomware and Malware via emails to the users which makes a huge problem.
Avoid downloading files from the not reputable sites.
Avoid torrent.
Scan your external, as well as internal hard disks, make sure your PC is not vulnerable to the viruses.