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i +  HOW DOES A COMPUTER GET INFECTED WITH A VIRUS?

                  Computer viruses-spread in several ways. Some of them are:

                  •  Using virus-infected CDs, USB drives, or other external storage devices.
                  •  Opening an infected e-mail attachment.

                  •  Downloading an infected program from the Internet, Pen
                     Drives, CDs or DVDs.
                                                                                                 Sources of virus
                  •  Executing  infected  programs,  which  can  include  games,
                     screen savers, or other applications.

                  •  Spreading through local computer networks, where a virus can move from one computer to
                     another via shared resources or network connections.
                     Info Byte

                      The first widespread computer virus was BRAIN, created in 1986.



                   i +  HOW DO YOU KNOW YOUR PC HAS A VIRUS?


                  When a virus infects human beings, it damages the body, manifesting through specific symptoms.
                  Similarly, there are several signs that a computer may be infected with malware or a virus:
                  •  Slowdown: A noticeable decrease in the computer's processing speed.

                  •  Pop-ups: Unexpected or excessive pop-ups appearing on the system.
                  •  Crash: Frequent system crashes or Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors.

                  •  Running out of Storage Space: Occupying huge storage space.

                  •  Loss of Files: Abrupt or unexplained deletion of files.
                  •  Unusual Activity of Messages or Programs: Automatic opening or closing of programs,
                     unexpected restarts, and strange or unknown windows appearing during boot-up.

                  •  Unusual Network Activity: Excessive data transfer or unusual network activity even when all
                     applications are closed.

                   i +  HOW TO PREVENT YOUR PC FROM A VIRUS?






                   •  Ensure that you download only legal software. •  Do not open emails or attachments from
                   •  Use the original version of Windows.               unknown source.

                   •  Scan Pen drives, CDs, and any other external     •  Do not click on pop-up ads or links from
                     storage devices for viruses before opening on       unknown sources.
                     computer.                                         •  Do not download music, program or games
                                                                         from unknown sources on the Internet.



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