Computer Viruses
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Table of Contents
COMPUTER VIRUSES 1
VIRUSES 3
HOAX VIRUSES 3
Ways to Protect Yourself Against Viruses 4
CONCLUSION 4
REFERENCE PAGE 5
Viruses
A computer virus is defined as a hidden program that inserts itself into other programs and usually destroys data. Viruses are also known as worms and can be disguised as a simple email. Most viruses include an attachment in the email, but some can infect your computer by just opening the email. Viruses can get into your hard drive and access your address book and files.
One widely known virus is the Melissa Virus. In 1999 the FBI warned the public about this awful virus. The FBI states that spreading this virus or any other virus is a criminal offense. The Melissa Virus infects a computer when the recipient opens a Microsoft Word document, which will send out 50 emails with the virus in it. More information about the FBI's warning about the Melissa Virus is on this site http://www.wired...