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SYMPTOMS OF AN INFECTED COMPUTER


                 An infected computer system can:
                    start displaying unusual messages on the screen

                    take more time to load the programs                            Factbot
                    take more time to shut down the Windows
                    increase the size of files                              Fred Cohen  introduced  the  term ‘Virus’

                    change the file names or types automatically            in 1986 that stands for "Vital Information
                                                                            Resources Under Siege."
                    diminishing storage space
                    unexpected freezing or crashing of computer
                    shows annoying pop-ups

                    files randomly disappear
                    programs running and closing on their own


                      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, CD and any other external          unknown sources.
                    storage device for viruses before opening            Don’t download music, program or games
                    in computer.                                        from unknown sources on the Internet.


                                                                                          21 st
                         Double Tap                                                     Century   #Technology Literacy
                                                                                             #Critical Thinking
                                                                                         Skills
                       Match the following:
                       1.  Mydoom                                   a.  2007
                       2.  Code Red                                 b.  2001

                       3.   Zeus                                    c.  2016
                       4.   Pegasus                                 d.  2004


                           Interdisciplinary Learning

                           #Science


                   Write COV for Covid Virus symptoms and COM for Computer Virus symptoms.
                              Fever                            Slow speed                            Cough

                              Body Pain                        Late Shut Down                        Changed file name


                                                                                                               #Activity



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