Hello friends, till date you people have heard a lot about Corona virus! Let me tell you about computer virus today! Those who use computers must have heard the name of computer virus! And they must also know that if a virus enters the computer, it destroys all the data of the computer! Today we will get complete information about Virus! What is a virus, how many types are there and how can it harm your computer!
What is a Computer Virus?
Just as if a virus enters the human body, then many types of diseases grip him! And the person faces a lot of trouble! Similarly, if a virus enters the computer, then many types of problems can also occur in the computer! Virus is a harmful software program! Which completely destroys the data of the computer!
The full name of “VIRUS” is “Vital Information Resource Under Seized” (Vital Information Resources Under Seized)! It was named by its creator Georgia.
The job of a virus is to steal, damage and modify computer data. A virus has the ability to create its own copy. That is why it can easily enter from one computer to another. A virus spreads from one computer to another on its own, that is why it is also called a Self Replicating Program.
The main job of a computer virus is to slow down the working capacity of the computer. It can be said that a virus has been created to harm the computer.
Types of Viruses:-
There are many types of computer viruses that affect computer systems in different ways. Here are some major types of computer viruses:
1. Boot Sector Virus:-
This is a virus that infects the Master Boot Record! And it is very difficult to remove it! Often the system has to be formatted to remove it! It mainly spreads through removable media!
2.Trojan Horse:-
This is also a dangerous program! Which enters your computer by disguising itself as a good software! Once inside, it works to steal your data and damage the computer!
3. Worm:-
This virus transfers itself, usually through the network, and has the ability to infect other computers.
4. Spyware:-
This virus tracks the user’s activities and steals personal information.
5. Ransomware:-
It is considered to be the most dangerous category of virus in today’s time! This virus locks the files of your computer! After that you have to pay money to open the file again!
These are just a few examples, and nowadays there are many more types of computer viruses.
What is Malware?
Its full name is Malicious Software! This is also a software program! Which harms the computer! Malicious Software means bad software! If it enters your computer once, it can completely damage your computer! Malware is also the name of a virus, it slowly destroys the data of the computer completely!
How does a virus spread in a computer?
The virus can come to our computer from many places! And if there is any source that is used the most these days, then it is the Internet! Let us know how the virus enters our computer from the Internet!
Many viruses spread through the Internet! Due to user ignorance or carelessness, they end up getting viruses into their system through unupdated software, phishing emails, malware-laden websites, or other online sources!
