A COMPUTER

VIRUS
Jeremy, Denis, Vanessa and
Peace.

Virus is malicious software that is attached

to another program to execute a particular
unwanted function on a user workstation. It
cant act without a human action.
Examples include;
Klez
Code red
I love you.
Melissa

VIRUS

H O W A V I R U S E N T E R S I N T O YO U R
COMPUTER

A virus enters into your computer and

starts controlling it. It corrupts your files
and infects all programs in your
computer.

HOW TO PREVENT COMPUTER VIRUSES

FROM ENTERING YOUR COMPUTER
This is by installing an anti-virus which will
protect your computer from viruses.

SYMPTOMS

Annoying messages from an anti-virus.

Abnormal computer behavior.
Your files on your computer will start
changing their icons.
Your computer will start freezing all the
time.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WORM AND A VIRUS.

A worm executes arbitrary code and

installs copies of itself in the memory of
the infected computer while a virus
attaches itself to another program to
execute a particular unwanted function
on a work station.