Viruses

Viruses

• Programs that infect computer files

• Have the ability to copy themselves to other files

• Can be malicious or completely harmless

• Easy to combat with AntiVirus software

A computer virus is generally a small program that is able to attach itself to another program,

document or media file. It usually knows how to jump from one file to another and is often adept

at hiding itself in existing files.

Viruses are a relatively common and well-known threat, and there are software packages that are

able to deal with them very effectively. These packages must be constantly updated, as viruses

can often mutate and evolve into new forms; the AntiVirus manufacturers constantly monitor
these new viruses and include them in updates to the definitions embedded in their products.
The University recommends using Symantec AntiVirus, which you can obtain from the IT
Services software CD. There are similar packages such as MacAfee, AVG and others, however
the version on the ITS CD will allow unlimited updates, which normally you would need to
subscribe to receive.

there are many software which are unable to protect the internet form the verious viruses. but this is not a geniun problem ....