Difference between revisions of "Virus"
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− | ''' | + | A '''virus''' is program or piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes. |
It can copy itself and infect a computer without the permission or knowledge of the owner (1). | It can copy itself and infect a computer without the permission or knowledge of the owner (1). |
Revision as of 19:51, 16 November 2011
A virus is program or piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes.
It can copy itself and infect a computer without the permission or knowledge of the owner (1). A virus is capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer (2).