What is Computer Virus
A
computer virus is a small software programme that can spread from one computer
system to another and cause interference with computer operators. Computer
virus has the capacity to corrupt or delete date on your computer and it can
use an e-mail program to spread the virus.
computer virus is a small software programme that can spread from one computer
system to another and cause interference with computer operators. Computer
virus has the capacity to corrupt or delete date on your computer and it can
use an e-mail program to spread the virus.
Effect of Computer Virus
i.
Computer virus might corrupt the system.
Computer virus might corrupt the system.
ii.
The computer will be running slower than normal.
The computer will be running slower than normal.
iii.
Disk driver have became inaccessible.
Disk driver have became inaccessible.
iv.
The computer may not print.
The computer may not print.
v.
Anti-virus program cannot be stored creating problem when you boot into
the window.
Anti-virus program cannot be stored creating problem when you boot into
the window.
What is Hacking
Hacking
is the practice of modifying the features of a system in order to accomplish a
goal outside the creator’s original purpose.
is the practice of modifying the features of a system in order to accomplish a
goal outside the creator’s original purpose.
Security Measures to Curb Virus
1.
Disable autorun
Disable autorun
2.
Deploy DNS protection
Deploy DNS protection
3.
Install antivirus
Install antivirus
4.
Use of hardware based firewall
Use of hardware based firewall
5.
Install anti-spyware
Install anti-spyware
Types of Anti-Virus
1.
Kaspesky Anti-virus: The utility can remove virus and malicious code,
it also automatically prevent unwanted access of hackers.
Kaspesky Anti-virus: The utility can remove virus and malicious code,
it also automatically prevent unwanted access of hackers.
2.
Data Anti-virus: Is the tool of protecting computer in a
comprehensive way by removing threats.
Data Anti-virus: Is the tool of protecting computer in a
comprehensive way by removing threats.
3.
Bull Guard Anti-virus: This can detect over 65% of virus types compared
to other anti-virus software and also scan.
Bull Guard Anti-virus: This can detect over 65% of virus types compared
to other anti-virus software and also scan.
4.
AVG Anti-virus: The utility can remove virus, spyware Rootkit, etc.
protect information when surfing the web. Identify danger on the website.
AVG Anti-virus: The utility can remove virus, spyware Rootkit, etc.
protect information when surfing the web. Identify danger on the website.
5.
Norton Anti-virus: The software can prevent all attacks of viruses
spywares and other threats.
Norton Anti-virus: The software can prevent all attacks of viruses
spywares and other threats.
6.
A Firewall: This acts as a gate keeper to protect your
computer from incoming attack from the internet.
A Firewall: This acts as a gate keeper to protect your
computer from incoming attack from the internet.
7.
Avast pro Anti-virus: Helps to protect the computer from attack by
virus, Rootkit and spyware.
Avast pro Anti-virus: Helps to protect the computer from attack by
virus, Rootkit and spyware.
