VIRUS AND ANTIVIRUS A computer virus is a

VIRUS AND ANTIVIRUS

• A computer virus is a type of malicious software program ("malware") that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code

• Infected computer programs can include, as well, data files, or the "boot" sector of the hard drive. When this replication succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be "infected" with a computer virus

• The term "virus" is also commonly, but erroneously, used to refer to other types of malware. "Malware" encompasses computer viruses along with many other forms of malicious software, such as computer "worms", ransomware, spyware, adware, troj an horses, keyloggers, rootkits, bootkits, malicious Browser Helper Object (BHOs)

• What is a simple virus? • A virus is a microscopic parasite which can infect living organisms and cause disease. It can make copies of itself inside another organisms cells. Viruses consist of nucleic acid + a protein coat. Usually the nucleic acid is RNA; sometimes it is DNA. . A virus has a simple structure.

• How does a virus on a computer work? • Viruses: A virus is a small piece of software that piggybacks on real programs. For example, a virus might attach itself to a program such as a spreadsheet program.

• How can you prevent viruses on a computer? • Here are 10 tips on how to prevent malware from infecting your computer, keeping your hardware safe. • Install Anti-Virus/Malware Software. . • Keep Your Anti-Virus Software Up to Date. . • Run Regularly Scheduled Scans with Your Anti-Virus Software. . • Keep Your Operating System Current. . • Secure Your Network. . • Think Before You Click.

ANTI VIRUS

• Antivirus or anti-virus software (often abbreviated as AV), sometimes known as antimalware software, iscomputer software used to prevent, detect and remove malicious software. Antivirus software was originally developed to detect and remove computerviruses, hence the name.

• What are the type of antivirus in computer? • Antivirus software identifies, prevents, and removes malware from a computersystem. Malware is any number of viruses and software bits that intend to harm thecomputer or steal information, such as viruses, adware, rootkits, backdoors, hijackers, keyloggers, spyware, trojans, and worms

• What is an example of an anti virus? • Antivirus software is available in both free versions and versions that you purchase online via a subscription or in a store. Perhaps the three best known, full-scaleantivirus software packages for purchase are from Kaspersky, Mc. Afee, and Norton. AVG and Panda are two examples of free antivirus software.

• What are virus and antivirus? • A computer virus is a type of malicious software program ("malware") that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code. Infected computer programs can include, as well, data files, or the "boot" sector of the hard drive.

• • • What is the best virus protection? Bitdefender. Norton. Kaspersky Lab. Avira. Avast. ESET. Trend Micro. F-Secure

• AV software not only will identify and destroy the computer virus, but it's also designed to fight off other kinds of threats such as phishing attacks, worms, Trojan horses, rootkits and more. Aug 16, 2014