What is the most deadly computer virus?
The most deadly computer virus is the Love Bug virus, also known as the ILOVEYOU virus. This virus was released in May 2000 and caused billions of dollars in damage worldwide. The Love Bug virus infected computers by emailing itself to everyone in the victim’s address book. Once a computer was infected, the virus would delete important files and send itself to everyone in the victim’s address book. The Love Bug virus was so destructive that it inspired other viruses, such as the Melissa virus and the Sasser virus.
What are the most common symptoms of a computer virus?
A computer virus is a malicious code that replicate itself by attaching to other program and files. This code can infect your computer and spread throughout the system. A computer virus can cause your computer to run slowly, display error messages, crash or freeze. Some computer viruses can even delete your files. The most common symptoms of a computer virus are:
– Your computer is running slow
– You see new and unfamiliar icons on your desktop
– Your homepage has changed
– You are getting pop-up ads
– You are seeing new toolbars in your browser
– Your computer is crashing or freezing
– You are getting strange error messages
If you notice any of these symptoms, it is important to scan your computer for viruses and remove any that are found. You can use a free virus scanner such as Microsoft Security Essentials or AVG Free to scan your computer.
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