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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

                 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.




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