A virus is a program that enters the compter system by attaching itself to another program and then spreads itself across the system.
Types of Virus:
1)Macro virus
2)Network Virus
3)Logic Bomb
4)Boot sector virus
5)Multipartite Virus
6)Stealth Virus
Other Harmful Programs:
1)Trojan Horse
2) Worm
Protective Measures to prevent Viruses:
1)Install a good antivirus software.
2)Update it Regularly
3)Avoid downloading programs for unknown sources
4)Scan your floppies,CD's,Flash Drives before usage.
5)Avoid pirated software.
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