A computer virus is a type of malicious software program that, when executed, can replicate itself and spread to other computers. Viruses can damage files, or even delete them, and can also make computers crash. Some viruses are designed to spread spam or hijack computers for criminal activities.
Viruses are typically spread through email, infected websites, or removable storage media, such as USB drives. They can also be spread through social media platforms and instant messaging applications.
There are many different types of computer viruses, but the most common ones are Trojans, worms, and ransomware.
Trojans are programs that appear …