Viruses

=Virus= A program or piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes. Viruses can also replicate themselves. All computer viruses are manmade. A simple virus that can make a copy of itself over and over again is relatively easy to produce. Even such a simple virus is dangerous because it will quickly use all available memory and bring the system to a halt. An even more dangerous type of virus is one capable of transmitting itself across networks and bypassing security systems. Since 1987, when a virus infected ARPANET, a large network used by the Defense Department and many universities, many antivirus programs have become available. These programs periodically check your computer system for the best-known types of viruses. Some people distinguish between general viruses and //worms.// A worm is a special type of virus that can replicate itself and use memory, but cannot attach itself to other programs. (//from Webopedia//)




 * Title || Link || Short summary || Contributed by: ||
 * Computer virus found in military computers || Virus || A military computer was infected by a computer virus || Mohammad Ezmir ||
 * Top 5 Deadliest computer viruses || media type="youtube" key="_B-tppLBwY8" height="315" width="560" || A countdown of the top 5 deadliest computer virus based on how much damage the virus caused to individuals as well as companies.

Top5: 1. ILOVEYOU 2. Slammer 3. Storm 4. Bagel (and Netsky) 5. Nimda || Mohammad Ezmir ||