Computer virus 🦠🦟

Computer viruses are unwanted software programs or pieces of code that interfere with the functioning of the computer. They spread through contaminated files, data, and insecure networks. Once it enters your system, it can replicate to produce copies of itself to spread from one program to another program and from one infected computer to another computer. So, we can say that it is a self-  replicating computer program that interferes with the functioning of the computer by infecting files, data program etc....

     Symptoms of a Computer Virus:

Slow computer performance: The machine may work slowly, e.g., it will take more time to open or shut down the computer or while opening a file, document,computer application, etc. The operating system and internet speed may get slow.

• Frequent pop-ups: A virus may cause unusual frequent pop-ups on your window.

• HARD DRIVE ISSUE:  The hard drive may exhibit unusual high activity even when it is not in use. It may cause unwanted changes to your hard drive and may freeze or Crash this device.

• Frequent crashes: One may experience frequent sudden system crashes while playing games, watching videos, or doing some other work using the infected system. A blue screen appears when it crashes.

• Unusual activities: Your machine may perform differently, such as you may not be able to log into your accounts, to delete the corrupt files, and Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) may appear frequently, and more. Furthermore, the hardware, software, or OS may start malfunctioning leading to crashing the system abruptly...