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Computer Viruses: A Simple Guide

This document provides information about computer viruses. It explains that viruses are programs that run without permission and spread through infected files. Viruses only spread when a user opens an infected file or program. Viruses can corrupt or delete files, and some ransomware encrypts files until a fee is paid. The document recommends installing and regularly updating antivirus software, being cautious of email attachments, backing up important files, and keeping systems updated to help prevent virus infections.

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Computer Viruses: A Simple Guide

This document provides information about computer viruses. It explains that viruses are programs that run without permission and spread through infected files. Viruses only spread when a user opens an infected file or program. Viruses can corrupt or delete files, and some ransomware encrypts files until a fee is paid. The document recommends installing and regularly updating antivirus software, being cautious of email attachments, backing up important files, and keeping systems updated to help prevent virus infections.

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Computer Viruses

A SIMPLE GUIDE
What is computer virus?

A computer virus is a
program that is loaded
onto your computer
without your knowledge
and runs against your
wishes.
How do we get viruses?

 A computer virus will be attached to a


program or even a single file
 As people share those files or
programs the virus gets shared also
 This allows the virus to spread from
one computer to another.
How do we get viruses?

A virus is ONLY spread through


human action.
We have to run the infected file or
program to activate the virus.
How do we get viruses?

Computer viruses may exist on


your computer but it will not infect
your computer unless you open the
file or program.
What can a virus do?

Can be as simple as text on the


screen or changing your
background picture

Use your email program to spread


itself to other computers
What can a virus do?

Might corrupt or delete data on


your computer

Even erase everything on your hard


disk.
Most dangerous viruses

Ransomware
Locks your files
Asks you to pay a fee

May not get the key to unlock


Do’s and Don’ts

Install and update your anti-virus


software at least weekly

Get trained on your computer's


anti-virus software and how to use
it.
Do’s and Don’ts

Be Very careful about open


unexpected e-mail attachments,
even if they're from friends
Viruses can trick you
Do’s and Don’ts

Back up your important files and


ensure that they can be restored

Have multiple backups of


important files. This lowers the
chance that all are infected
Do’s and Don’ts

 Install security updates for your


operating system and programs as
soon as possible.
Windows updates
 Jump at the chance to learn more
about your computer.
will help you spot viruses more easily
Anti-Virus Programs

You get what you pay for

Toms Guide
2016 Anti-Virus Review

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