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They stop you from restarting your computer or keep on restarting your computer.

                    They send e-mails from your account without your knowledge.
                    HOW DOES A COMPUTER GET INFECTED?


                 Computer malwares spread through several ways. Some of them are:
                     using infected CDs/Pen drives
                     opening an infected e-mail attachment

                     downloading an infected program from Internet, Pen drives, CDs or DVDs
                     running an infected program (which can be a game, screen saver, etc.)

                     through local computer networks







                           CD                      Pendrive                  e-mail                Computer game

                    SYMPTOMS OF AN INFECTED COMPUTER


                 An infected computer system will:
                     start displaying unusual messages on the screen
                     load the programs late
                    install additional softwares without any consent.
                     take more time to shut down the Windows

                     increase the size of files
                     change the file names or types automatically
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                   Fred Cohen introduced the term ‘Virus’ in 1986 that stands for "Vital Information Resources
                   Under Siege."


                    HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COMPUTER?





                     Download only legal software.
                     Use the original version of Windows.

                     Scan Pen drive, CD and any other external storage device for viruses before opening in computer.




                     Don’t open any unknown e-mail.

                     Don’t open any e-mail attachment from unknown sources.
                     Don’t download music, program or games from unknown sources on the Internet.

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