Unleashed Peril: Navigating the Realm of Computer Viruses

 A computer virus is a malicious software program designed to replicate itself and infect other computers, often causing damage or disruption to the targeted system. Similar to a biological virus, a computer virus spreads from one computer to another, compromising the security and functionality of the infected devices. It is typically created with malicious intent, such as stealing personal information, corrupting files, or gaining unauthorized access to a system.

Computer viruses can enter a computer system through various means, including email attachments, infected software downloads, malicious websites, or removable storage devices. Once a virus infiltrates a computer, it can execute its code and carry out its destructive actions without the user's knowledge or consent.

The behavior and impact of computer viruses vary widely. Some viruses are relatively benign and primarily annoy users by displaying pop-up messages or slowing down the system's performance. However, other viruses can be highly destructive, deleting files, corrupting data, or rendering the entire system inoperable.

One of the significant characteristics of computer viruses is their ability to self-replicate. After infecting a computer, a virus can search for vulnerable files or applications and insert its code into them, making copies of itself and spreading further. This replication process allows viruses to propagate rapidly and infect multiple computers within a short period