Viruses and Malware
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?
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Installed computer programs can become corrupted or stop working altogether.
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Computer performance is slowed down.
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Multiple copies of files are created which occupy disk space and leaves less storage space for your files.
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Some malwares can also spy on your computer activity and steal data.