Computer Viruses

1.    A Worm virus is a program that spreads from computer to computer via the internet.
2.    A Trojan horse is a virus that is disguised as a harmless file. Once inside, it causes harm to your computer or files.
3.    Spyware is a program that tracks and monitors users and sometimes sends information to another person.
4.    Rogue security software is a program that tricks the buyer into paying for fake or simulated software remover.

1 How do viruses get onto your computer?

There are many ways a virus can get onto a computer, by accepting without reading, downloading damaged software, not running the latest updates, and by opening email attachments.

2 How do you know if you have a computer virus?

If your computer is slow, if programs are starting automatically, or if you are getting unexpected messages.

3 How do you avoid getting computer viruses?

You can avoid unsafe sites, keep you antivirus software up to date, and avoiding email from unknown people.

4 What is an email virus and why is it dangerous?

Email viruses are dangerous because they can harm your computer causing shutdown or damaged files.

5 Who creates computer viruses and why?

Computer viruses are created to get money, information, or to cause threats.

 6 Name three respectable anti-virus computer software programs that you could use to help protect you against computer viruses.

Vipre Antivirus, Bitdefender, and Avira antivirus.