Since 1986, when the first malicious code that copies itself was released, computer viruses have made your devices and computers sick. Certain viruses can damage your devices, and others can slow down or even steal your data. But in most cases, you can boot a virus off your device if you act fast.
A virus is a piece of software that, just like flu viruses, can reproduce by attaching itself to files and programs then infecting them. They then make copies of themselves. Once the virus is infected by a program, it can spread to other programs and devices connected to the same network. These viruses can do everything from causing damage to your system, including stealing passwords and credit card details and deleting data, as well as corrupting programs, and even infecting your system completely.
The virus can spread from one computer to the next via emails and text. They can also be propagate through Internet downloads of files or social media scams. Infections can also affect mobile devices and smartphones by hiding in shady application downloads. Some viruses are playful in nature and affect, while others were designed with financial gain in mind.
In many countries, creating and spreading computer viruses is a crime. But if you’re curious about the process, you can learn to create a simple virus by using Notepad along with other tools. It’s not for those who aren’t confident but it’s a fun way to test your coding skills. You’ll have to decide what the virus will do once it has infected the system. This could range from displaying a red alert to the deletion of data or its corruption or even contacting the list of contacts of your acquaintances.