Since 1986 when the first malware code that copies itself was released, computer viruses have made your computers and devices sick. Some of them could brick your devices, while others can cause a slowdown or even steal your data. In most cases, if respond quickly, you can get rid of any virus from your device.
A virus is a piece of programming that, like the flu virus, is able to reproduce by attaching itself to files and programs, infect them, and then create copies of themselves. Once a virus has infected the program, it will be spread to other programs as well as devices connected to the same network. These viruses can do various damage, including stealing passwords and credit card information and deleting data, as well as corrupting programs, or taking over your computer completely.
Depending on the type of virus, it might be spread from one device to another through text and email attachments, Internet file downloads, or social media scams. Infections can also affect smartphones and mobile devices through being concealed within suspicious app downloads. Some viruses are designed to be playful and are designed to cause amusement and entertainment, while others are made to earn money.
In most countries, generating and propagating computer viruses is a crime. But if you’re curious to learn more, you can discover how to make a simple virus by using Notepad as well as other tools. This isn’t for the faint of heart however, it’s an interesting way to test your coding skills. You’ll also have to determine what your virus will do after it has infected a system. This could range from displaying a warning to deletion of data or causing corruption and even sending out spam messages to the contacts of your friends.
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