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  2. A computer virus is a form of malicious software that piggybacks onto legitimate application code in order to spread and reproduce itself.

  3. Computer Virus Examples (2024): The 9 Worst Attacks Ever -...

    softwarelab.org/blog/computer-virus-examples

    The history of computer viruses, from the Morris Worm to Shlayer, illustrates a clear and evolving threat in the digital world. These examples highlight not only the sophistication and diversity of cyberattacks but also the extensive financial and operational damages they can inflict.

  4. What Is a Computer Virus? - Types, Examples & More - Proofpoint

    www.proofpoint.com/us/threat-reference/computer-virus

    A computer virus is a malicious application or code used to perform destructive activity. Learn exactly what it is, how it works, examples, and more.

  5. Computer virus - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_virus

    Hex dump of the Brain virus, generally regarded as the first computer virus for the IBM Personal Computer (IBM PC) and compatibles. A computer virus [1] is a type of malware that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code into those programs.

  6. From macro viruses and boot sector viruses to droppers and packers, here’s a look at 9 common virus types, what they do, and the function they perform for attackers.

  7. What is a Computer Virus? - GeeksforGeeks

    www.geeksforgeeks.org/what-is-a-computer-virus

    A computer virus is a type of software designed to spread from one computer to another, similar to how a cold spreads between people. Just like a cold virus can make us sick, a computer virus can harm a computer’s performance and security. Here are some common examples of computer viruses: Virus Name. Description.

  8. What are Computer Viruses? | Definition & Types of Viruses -...

    www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/computer-virus

    A computer virus is a type of malware that spreads between computers and damages data and software. Explore the different types of computer viruses here.

  9. What Is a Computer Virus? - Lifewire

    www.lifewire.com/what-is-a-computer-virus-4799053

    A computer virus is a type of program that attaches itself to a host with the intention of multiplying and spreading to other computers. Here's a computer virus definition, virus examples, and more.

  10. Famous computer viruses: A look at cyberthreats - Norton

    uk.norton.com/blog/malware/famous-computer-viruses

    Since the earliest days of the internet, computer viruses have been a persistent threat to our digital lives. In this article, we'll dive into the ten most famous computer viruses of all time, exploring their methods and the devastation left in their wake.

  11. Computer viruses: How they spread and tips to avoid them - Norton...

    us.norton.com/blog/malware/what-is-a-computer-virus

    A computer virus is a type of malware created to replicate and spread itself across computers. Computer viruses spread digitally from host to host, infecting systems and replicating themselves as they go, similar to how a flu virus spreads through a population.