2. Definition of virus:
A computer virus
is a small
software
program that
spreads from one
computer to
another, and
interferes with
computer
operation.
4. How to spread virus:
Through attachments
Through email messages
Through funny images, greeting
cards
Through audio and video files.
Through downloads on the Internet
And the Common methods for
spreading viruses include floppy disks,
FTP file transfers, and copying files
between shared network drives.
6. How I can help protect my computer from viruses
1.Install an update antivirus program:
2.Don't open email messages from
unfamiliar senders, or email
attachments that you don't recognize
3.Use a pop-up blocker with your
browser
4. Keep Windows updated
5. Use a firewall
6. Use your browser's privacy settings
7. Clear your Internet cache and your
browsing history
8. Scan any email or files downloaded
from the Internet before you open them
7. Antivirus software
Many users install
antivirus software
that can detect and
eliminate known
viruses when the
computer attempts
to download or run
the executable
8. Recovery strategies and methods
One can also reduce the
damage done by viruses
by making regular
backups of data on
different media, that are
either kept unconnected
to the system read-only or
not accessible for other
reasons, such as using
different file systems. This
way, if data is lost through
a virus, one can start again
using the backup
9. Virus removal
Many websites run by antivirus software
companies provide free online virus scanning,
with limited cleaning facilities . Some
websites—like Google subsidiary
VirusTotal.com—allow users to upload one or
more suspicious files to be scanned and
checked by one or more antivirus programs in
one operation.
