First, some words from viruses, computer virus is a program or programming code that replicates by being copied or start his copy to another computer industry startup program or document. So the virus is a small program consists of a binary code of ones and zeros as well as other programs running on your computer, and the exact order that the code has been appointed as the signature of the virus'. Each virus has a different signature.
Unlike viruses, computer worms are malicious programs that replicate from one system to another, rather than infiltrating legitimate files.
Let me tell you another little virus can make things worse on your computer. This can quickly use the available memory on your computer and slow the entire system or bring it to a halt. It can delete files, format hard drives or mix of data on them. Totally a virus program make it impossible for you to access the computer. They can attack any operating system, but are more common on Windows 9x machines.
Modes of transmission:
The most common methods of transmission include Internet downloads, files stored on floppy disks and email attachments. Despite being popular, floppy disks are very sensitive to their environment (dust, humidity, magnetic fields, etc.) that can lead to damage and corruption of files and their transfer via computer viruses.
Even if the disk has been reduced in recent years, is still almost 20% of the virus is transferred, while e-mail has increased by almost 60%. In fact, virus writers are using the names of famous people, in order to attract users to click on Web links or open files that then infect your computer. Examples are the known viruses, such as "ILoveYou" and "Love Letter" and "Anna Kournikova", "Michael Jackson has attempted suicide," mail, etc. According to a survey, a list of the top 10 celebrity virus rankings: Britney Spears Bill Gates, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Osama Bin Laden, Michael Jackson, Bill Clinton, Anna Kournikova, Paris Hilton and Pamela Anderson.
Tips to avoid viruses and worms:
* Install antivirus software, update regularly, and use it regularly.
* Install security patches
* Use a firewall and secure browser.
* Never open unsolicited e-mail attachments with the file extensions VBS, SHS or PIF.
* Remove the network cable or modem when you use your computer, or simply shut down.
* Avoid P2P and distributed.
* Avoid attachments with sexual filenames.
Unlike viruses, computer worms are malicious programs that replicate from one system to another, rather than infiltrating legitimate files.
Let me tell you another little virus can make things worse on your computer. This can quickly use the available memory on your computer and slow the entire system or bring it to a halt. It can delete files, format hard drives or mix of data on them. Totally a virus program make it impossible for you to access the computer. They can attack any operating system, but are more common on Windows 9x machines.
Modes of transmission:
The most common methods of transmission include Internet downloads, files stored on floppy disks and email attachments. Despite being popular, floppy disks are very sensitive to their environment (dust, humidity, magnetic fields, etc.) that can lead to damage and corruption of files and their transfer via computer viruses.
Even if the disk has been reduced in recent years, is still almost 20% of the virus is transferred, while e-mail has increased by almost 60%. In fact, virus writers are using the names of famous people, in order to attract users to click on Web links or open files that then infect your computer. Examples are the known viruses, such as "ILoveYou" and "Love Letter" and "Anna Kournikova", "Michael Jackson has attempted suicide," mail, etc. According to a survey, a list of the top 10 celebrity virus rankings: Britney Spears Bill Gates, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Osama Bin Laden, Michael Jackson, Bill Clinton, Anna Kournikova, Paris Hilton and Pamela Anderson.
Tips to avoid viruses and worms:
* Install antivirus software, update regularly, and use it regularly.
* Install security patches
* Use a firewall and secure browser.
* Never open unsolicited e-mail attachments with the file extensions VBS, SHS or PIF.
* Remove the network cable or modem when you use your computer, or simply shut down.
* Avoid P2P and distributed.
* Avoid attachments with sexual filenames.
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