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What is a computer virus? Why is it called so? |
Answer» <p>Acomputer virusis a type of malicious softwarethat, when executed, replicates itself by modifying othercomputerprograms and inserting its own code. When this replication succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be "infected" with acomputer virus.</p><p>Computerviruses are called virusesbecause they share some of the traits of biologicalviruses. A computerviruspasses from computer to computer like a biologicalvirus passes from person to person. Unlike a cell, avirushas no way to reproduce by itself. Instead, a biologicalvirusmust inject its DNA into a cell.</p> | |