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The last couple of months have seen a large rise in the number of Computer Viruses that are out there and spreading via e-mail. The following guidelines may give you a fighting chance.
I have divided this page into two sections - a quick guide for those who are experienced, or are short on time, and a more detailed section for anyone wanting more details.
Please do not ignore computer viruses - they can range from nuisance or joke programs to ones that erase the entire hard disk.
Quick Guide:
- Keep a regular backup of your important files (on floppy, zip disk, writeable CD, tape, another hard disk, etc.)
- Be aware that most current viruses arrive as e-mail attachments. Be very suspicious of any attachment that has any of the following file extensions:
.exe .vbs .scr .vbe .com .bat .shs .cpl .dll .ocx .pif .drv .lnk .bin .sys .eml .nws (do not click on attachment files whose names end with any of the above) These attachments almost always arrive from someone you know (without that person's knowledge), so attachments are not safe just because you know the sender. Note: Opening the mail itself is safe, but clicking on any attachment can spread the virus instantly.
You should update your definition files about once a month.
- What is a Computer Virus: A Computer Virus is simply a computer program with malicious intent. These programs are usually small in size, and the more clever ones hide themselves within other innocent programs (e.g. within NOTEPAD), hence the "virus" in their name. In fact the technical difference between a Computer Virus and a Computer Worm is that the virus inserts itself within some other legitimate program, while the Worm exists as a standalone program. From a user's perspective this distinction is somewhat moot, and a worm or a virus can do equal damage. In fact the word "worm" is used less these days, and virus is often applied to both types of programs.
Viruses are usually written by students with time on their hands, though a few are very sophisticated and obviously written by professionals (disgruntled employees, frustrated programmers etc.). While there are over 30,000 known computer viruses, the number of truly original viruses is actually quite limited, as seen by the number of copy-cat viruses that proliferate after any well-publicized virus incident. For example, there are apparently several hundred variants of the "ILoveYou" virus out there. Most are just plain copies, or minor variations of the original.
What else can I help you with?
What capable of opening a back door on a computer and is able to spread without human interaction?
The answer you're looking for is a Worm.
What kind of viruses should one look out for when downloading free computer games?
Viruses often come in the form of Trojans and Keyloggers embedded in the executable. The only way to prevent your computer from being infected is by downloading games only from trusted publishers and sources, such as the developer's website, and by getting an anti-virus software to protect your computer from getting such viruses.
How does one get rid of the Samy computer worm?
One can get rid of a computer worm by using a free anti-malware program to scan and clean up the system, one can also use an anti-virus software to remove the infection, they can also be removed manually by booting up the computer in safe mode and locating the infected file to be deleted.
What is hakcing?
Hacking is a way to breaching the security of your Target Computer for your miscellaneous use.or for getting information.and getting your target computer controls on your hand.
How do you overcome hacking?
It is hard to keep a computer system from being hacked... Therefore to help prevent a computer from being hacked is to have an up to date virus protection installed and to avoid untrusted websites. One incredibly easy way of never getting hacked it to never connect the computer to the Internet or any devices like USB's and online security apps such CM and Logdog
What does computer worm mean?
A computer worm or a worm virus is something that goes into your computer and destroys yourfiles.
What is a computer worm and what can it do to your computer?
Worm is a computer virus that replicates from one computer to another over a network. It does all the nonsense work as that of a computer virus.
How can you prevent worm infestation?
no
What is the first computer worm?
The Morris Worm was one of the first.
What is a worm in computer viruses?
A worm is a program designed to replicate.
What was the Internet worm?
internet worm is a type of virus that people use to attack or harm your computer. it will hurt your computer badly to a extent that u will have to buy a new hard drive for your computer. internet worm is not literally a living worm but a virus that slowly go into your computer and make your progame and file dead.
What is w32 Computer worms?
W32 Computer worm spreads via local networks and removable storage media. The worm components vary in small size. W32 Computer worm is packed using UPX. In order to ensure that the W32 Computer worm is launched next time the system is started, it creates a system service which launches the W32 Computer worm executable file each time Windows is booted.
Full form of WORM in computer?
can u please tell me the full form of 'WORM' in computer.? THE ANSWER OF WORM IS WRITE ONCE READ MANY.
What can a worm do?
destroy a laptop/computer
What can open a backdoor on a computer and is able to spread with human interaction?
Worm A worm can not open, it only has payload. The answer is Trojan. the right answer is worm a Trojan cannot open a back door on a computer
Why do you worm a horse?
to prevent worms. / get rid of them.
What happens if a computer gets controlled by a computer worm?
If that happens your computer gets controlled you might lose data and your computer could get shut down for good it also depends on what type of computer worm you got.
