What is a computer virus?

A virus is a computer program that can replicate itself and spread from one computer to another.  It is a type of malware (malicious software)

What is malware?

Malware also includes other forms of software which can:

• impede the normal operation of your computer,
  
• collect sensitive information, or
  
• gain access to private networks and systems.
  

Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horses are all well known malware.

What happens when your computer is affected by a malware?

• Installed computer programs can become corrupted or stop working altogether.

• Computer performance is slowed down.

• Multiple copies of files are created which occupy disk space and leaves less storage space for your files.

• Some malwares can also spy on your computer activity and steal data.