Computer VirusBy: Zach Beilstein

What is a computer virus?A computer virus is a software program that

is designed to destroy files and/or mess up the operations of a computer system.

Types of VirusesFile Viruses/Parasitic Viruses- attaches and

destroys files Boot Sector Virus- infects the boot sector of a

computerMultipartite Viruses- works like file and boot

sector virusMacro Viruses- attacks programs that use

macrosNetwork Viruses- scans and attacks defenseless

computers on a shared networkE-Mail Viruses- spreads by e-mailing its self to

other computers

Symptoms of a virus?The computer is running slower that usualThe anti-virus program has stopped workingNew desktop icons on the desktop that you

did not makeMessages pop up in the middle of the screenThe computer turns off automatically on its

own

How to get rid of a virusThe main thing that you must do to get rid of

a virus is to install an anti-virus software installed on your computer.

The anti-virus will capture the virus and quarantine or remove the virus.

How to fix the damage?Some anti-virus programs like Norton have a

back up file protection program that if the file is destroyed or damaged the program repairs it.

Have your computer and files on a backup disc

How to avoid a virus?Have anti-virus installed on your computerKeep your anti-virus up-to-date about the

latest virusesMake your anti-virus scan everyday at certain

time to keep viruses awayDo not open emails that are strangely titled

or have unknown attachments

Best antivirus programsZoneAlarm Security SuitePanda Platinum Internet SecurityTrend Micro PC-cillin Internet SecurityNorton AntivirusMcAfee VirusScan HomeNOD32 Antivirus SystemAvast Home EditionEmailProtectSpyware EliminatorWormGuard

Links about viruseshttp://

www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus/whatis.aspx

http://www.onestopsolver.com/how-does-a-virus-work.html

http://www.tech-faq.com/computer-virus.shtml