Tag: computer virus

Almost everyone who owns a computer should already know as to what exactly is a virus.It is nothing but a malicious computer program aimed at infecting the machine that may result in damage to the hardware, software, or data. The virus may act in either of the following two manners: -Through replicating itself -By Spreading from one computer to another Whenever a virus attack takes place, no one can be aware of the intrusion. This eventuality makes it vital that appropriate preventive measures are initiated well in advance in the form of some good antivirus solutions. Basic Virus Characteristics The basic characteristics of a virus attack manifests in the ability of new virus to either alter the contents of a copy, or make the copy modify itself through a kind of reprogram...