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Title Computer Viruses: Ms. Aparna Kulkarni SYCM-1 Roll No: 52 Mr. P. S. Phule Ms. Tambat Ms. I Don't Know The Name.

This document discusses computer viruses. It defines a computer virus as a program that can copy itself and infect computers. Viruses spread through removable media, downloads, and email attachments. They work by attaching themselves to executable files so that when the file is opened, the virus also runs. There are two main types: nonresident viruses that find and infect new files, and resident viruses that remain in memory and slow down computers. To prevent viruses, users should practice safe computing, use antivirus software, and keep backups.

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Title Computer Viruses: Ms. Aparna Kulkarni SYCM-1 Roll No: 52 Mr. P. S. Phule Ms. Tambat Ms. I Don't Know The Name.

This document discusses computer viruses. It defines a computer virus as a program that can copy itself and infect computers. Viruses spread through removable media, downloads, and email attachments. They work by attaching themselves to executable files so that when the file is opened, the virus also runs. There are two main types: nonresident viruses that find and infect new files, and resident viruses that remain in memory and slow down computers. To prevent viruses, users should practice safe computing, use antivirus software, and keep backups.

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TITLE

COMPUTER VIRUSES

Prepared by:
Ms. Aparna Kulkarni
SYCM-1
Roll no : 52
Guide
Mr. P. S. Phule
Ms. Tambat
Ms. I Don’t Know The Name..
What is computer virus?
A computer virus is a computer program that can copy
itself and infect a computer.
Used to refer to other types of malware, adware, and
spyware programs that do not have the reproductive
ability.
Was first detected in APRANET (Advanced Projects
Research Agency Network) in 1970.
Virus
Spread in one of three ways:

1.from removable media;

2.from downloads off the Internet;

3. from e-mail attachments.


Softwares in Computer:
Computer Softwares

Rogue Legitimate
Software Software

Destructive Productive
How Viruses Work?
A virus is a small piece of software that piggybacks on
real programs.
In order to replicate itself, a virus must be permitted to
execute code and write to memory.
Hence many viruses attach themselves to executable
files.
When the user attempts to open that specific
program, the virus opens along with it.
It damages the software by copying itself many times.
Types of Computer Viruses:
Viruses

Nonresident viruses Resident viruses


Nonresident Viruses:
Nonresident Viruses

Finder Modules Replication Module

Finds new files to infect Infect found file


Resident Viruses:
Resident Viruses

Fast Infectors Slow Infectors

Infect as many files as possible Slows down the computer speed Infect files when they are copied Does not slow down the speed
What Can They Do?
Format disk
Copy, Delete and Rename
Copy themselves with new configuration information
Modify file dates and extensions
Call another computer to upload and download files
They replace the file
How To Notice?
Computer operation becomes sluggish
Programs take longer to load
Disk space decreases rapidly
Unusual and frequent access to the Disk Drive
RAM decreases rapidly or steadily
Computer halts with or without messages
Bad disk sectors increases steadily
Programs encounter errors
Files mysteriously disappear
Who Are Rogue Programmers?
Create viruses for different reasons.
The reasons of creating the viruses are:
1. Psycho Cases:
-- For fun
-- Release Anger
-- To Take Revenge
2. Profit earners:
-- For Antivirus Marketing
3. Info Attackers
--Disrupt the enemy’s information and
network
What To Do?
Safe computing methods

Antivirus software system


-- Prevention System

-- Detection System
What To Do?
You Must—

-- Boot from floppy disk

-- Discourage the pirated software

-- Keep backup
-- Pre run check ups
-- Reformat hard disks
Observe operation time
Reinitialize the system
Use Good Antivirus System

The ideal antivirus safety net consists


of an intelligent, well tested and well
balanced combination of safe
computing methods plus virus
prevention and detection system…

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