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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Science & IT

Virus ? Who gave them a name? And why were viruses "written"?

Thanks for your coming!

I've just bought a new computer and I've been heard many,many of computer viruses! But I don't know what they are...Emotion: sad and why someone "made" it! Can u give me some explanation?

Thank you very much!
  

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A virus is a small piece of software that does damage to your system. Older viruses used to distroy your data. Newer ones try to snoop on you when you are surfing and tyr to catch your bank or credit card login so they can steal your identity or your money.

— AlpheccaStars

  • A virus is a small piece of software that does damage to your system.
  • Older viruses used to distroy your data.
  • Newer ones try to snoop on you when you are surfing and tyr to catch your bank or credit card login so they can steal your identity or your money.
  • Sometimes the virus will use your computer to send spam emails.
  • They are very nasty.
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A virus is a small piece of software that does damage to your system. Older viruses used to distroy your data. Newer ones try to snoop on you when you are surfing and tyr to catch your bank or credit card login so they can steal your identity or your money. Sometimes the virus will use your computer to send spam emails.
They are very nasty. People make them because either they are criminals
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