What is a computer virus?

Answer

Computer viruses are malware or malicious software that is hidden in you system. It attaches to your files and produces copies of itself to spread across your system. A virus can affect computer performance, corrupt files and destroy data.

 

For more information on different kinds of viruses and ways you can minimise risk online, see our Cyber Threats resource. 

  • Last Updated Mar 20, 2023
  • Views 80
  • Answered By PAC Co-Op

FAQ Actions

Was this helpful? 1 1