What is a computer virus?
Q: What is a computer virus?
A: A computer virus is a program that is able to copy itself when it is run.
Q: How do computer viruses copy themselves?
A: Computer viruses copy themselves as part of other programs, just like biological viruses copy themselves as part of other organisms.
Q: What happens to a program that is affected by a virus?
A: A program that is affected by a virus is "infected".
Q: What other actions can a computer virus take?
A: In addition to copying itself, a computer virus can also execute instructions that cause harm.
Q: What is the relationship between computer viruses and security?
A: Computer viruses affect security and are part of malware.
Q: What are some common ways that computer viruses spread?
A: Common ways that computer viruses spread are through downloads, email attachments, and removable hardware.
Q: Why are computer viruses so dangerous?
A: Most viruses are a very dangerous kind of malware because they can cause harm to a computer's system files and are often created for a specific cause, such as spreading political messages, hacking, or other malicious purposes.
