A computer virus is a type of malicious software program that, when run, can replicate itself and spread to other computers. It can also cause damage to the computer, such as corrupting or deleting data, or even rendering the computer inoperable.

Most computer viruses are spread through email attachments, downloads from the internet, or USB drives. Some can also be spread through social media or other online platforms.

Once a computer is infected with a virus, it can be very difficult to get rid of. Often, the only way to clean the computer is to reformat the hard drive and …