What is a computer virus? A computer virus is a form of malicious software, or malware, created with the intention of replicating and spreading across computers. Similar to its biological counterpart, a computer virus infects…
History of computer viruses The origins of computer viruses can be traced back to the early days of computer technology. In 1971, a computer programmer, Bob Thomas, created the first known computer virus, known as…
Trojans and spyware are malicious software, also known as malware, that can seriously jeopardize the security and privacy of computer systems. Trojans: A Trojan, short for Trojan horse, is a type of malware that disguises…