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Symptoms of an Infected Computer
An infected computer system will:
start displaying unusual messages on the screen
take more time to load the programs
take more time to shut down the Windows
increase the size of files
change the file names or types automatically
How to Protect Your Computer
Download only legal software. Don’t open any unknown e-mail.
Use the original version of Windows. Don’t open any e-mail attachment from
Scan Pen drive and any other external unknown sources.
storage device for viruses before opening in Don’t download music, program or games
computer. from unknown sources on the Internet.
Technology Literacy
byte Quest Information Literacy
Match the following:
1. MyDoom a. 2007
2. Code Red b. 2001
3. Zeus c. 2016
4. Pegasus d. 2004
Antivirus
A set of programs that identify and remove malware are known as antivirus software. You must have
an antivirus software installed on your computer. It detects the virus in the computer and does not
let the virus copy itself on your computer system.
Hundreds of new viruses are developed every hour. Antivirus software developers regularly
release updates on the Internet that allow their programs to detect the latest known viruses. You
can update your copy of antivirus only through the Internet. So, it is essential to have an Internet
connection to update antivirus software.
Some well-known antivirus programs are Norton, Quick Heal, AVG, McAfee, Symantec, Kaspersky, etc.
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