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How do Computer

Viruses Work?

Max Miller

2005

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What is a Computer Virus?

•similar to biological viruses.

• both parasitic.

•a virus can be seen and a computer virus is a program.

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Virus Programs

Programs contain:

•how it destroys files etc.

•replication information.

•how it disperses.

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Viruses

•are most basic viruses.

•only destroy and replicate.

•can easily be detected and destroyed.

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e-Viruses•use e-mail to spread and infect.

• launch when attachment is opened.

• then sent to a person on your e-mail list.

• below is an infamous e-virus called the ILOVEYOU virus.

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Worms

•exploit security holes.

•replicate in these holes.

•replicate faster than viruses.

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Trojan Horses

•are files.

• when file is opened, virus is launched.

• it begins infecting.

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Other Viruses•stealth viruses “hide” from anti-virus programs.

• parasitic viruses replicate by destroying data.

•polymorphic viruses change program to avoid detection.

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Origins of Viruses

1. Creator is mentally destructive.

2. Creator wants to make a mess of things.

3. Bragging rights.

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Virus Protection

•anti-virus systems must be bought or downloaded.

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Firewalls

•stops viruses in the internet.

•is like a filter that stops all viruses etc.

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Virus Limitations

Viruses can’t:

•infect the monitor

•infect computer chips

•infect compressed files

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Source of Viruses

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Where do Viruses Come From?

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All About MeMy name is Max Miller and I’m 13 years old. I like The Simpsons, Calvin & Hobbes, and Final Fantasy . I hope to be a cartoonist when I grow up.

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