A computer virus is a computer program which reproduces. A computer virus is often simply called a virus. The term is commonly used to refer to a range of malware, but a true virus does not need to be harmful. To distribute itself, a virus needs to execute or otherwise be interpreted. Viruses often ...
The ILOVEYOU worm, also known as VBS/Loveletter and Love Bug worm, is a computer worm written in VBScript.
Description
The worm, first discovered in Hong Kong, first arrived in e-mail boxes on May 3, 2000 with the simple subject of "ILOVEYOU" with an attachment "LOVE-LETTER-FOR-YOU.TXT.vbs".
Two ...
5 Critical Steps to Protecting Your Computer on the Internet
Spyware, viruses and worms... oh my!
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5 Mac Security Tips You Cant Live Without
So, youve bought a new Macintosh, and now you may be wondering how to make it safer. There are several things that you can do which will protect your Mac ...
Alien Intruders!
You probably didn't casually invite, or extend a formal attendance request to, these undesirables known as viruses.
Regardless of your opinions, such cyber-nomads may call on you, ...
Basic Steps To Optimize Your Internet Security
After seeing many people complain about their weak Internet security I decided to write down some things that will help you for your Internet security.
First, ...
Computer-Virus Writer's: A Few Bats In The Belfry?
"Male. Obsessed with computers. Lacking a girlfriend. Aged
14 to 34. Capable of creating chaos worldwide."
The above description is the profile ...
Different Types of Computer Infection!
When you listen to the news, you hear about many different forms of electronic infection. The most common are:
Viruses - A virus is a small piece of software ...
Does it worth to backup emails from clients like Outlook Express?
How often do people loose their email data?
Is this important to backup your email client before loosing important emails?
Are you ...