A computer virus is a malicious program that attacks other computer programs and users’ data. It replicates by placing copies of itself into other programs, users’ files or the boot sector of the hard disk drive.
A computer virus is a type of malware (malicious software). Other types of malware include spyware, adware, ransomware, worms and Trojans, keyloggers and rootkits.
It can steal hard disk space, corrupt important operating system files, damage user’s files, slow down a computer by overworking the central processing unit (CPU) and compromise your privacy.
There are many sources of viruses. Inserting an infected USB flash drive into your computer is one of the ways computers get infected. Transferring infected files through a network is another source of infection. Opening email attachments from strangers is another way a computer contracts infection; this is mostly as a result of macro viruses embedded in documents. Using outdated programs can also make your computer vulnerable to virus attack.
What should you do to protect your computer from virus attack? Install an antivirus software and keep it up to date. I will not use this platform to promote any brand of antivirus software. If you need help, contact us. Secondly, do not open email attachments from unexpected sources. Lastly, backing up your files is very important. Ideally, you should make an image of your hard drive for quick recovery after your computer is infected.
There are those who say the only way to get rid of computer virus is by formatting the hard drive and reinstalling the operating system. In my opinion, this is as drastic as it is time-consuming. A virus can be removed from a computer with minimal or no corruption of files.
Contact us today if your computer is infected with a virus or other types of malware. We offer computer virus removal service.
Remember that protecting your computer from virus means protecting your privacy.
