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Viruses and Antiviruses - Coggle Diagram
Viruses and Antiviruses
Examples of Computer Viruses
ILOVEYOU (2000): Spread via email attachments and overwrote system files
Conficker (2008): A worm that exploited Windows vulnerabilities and created a botnet
Computer Viruses
Worms (self-replicating, spreads via networks)
Macro Virus (targets documents & scripts)
Trojan Horse (disguised as legitimate software)
Effects of Viruses
Data corruption or loss
Unauthorized access to sensitive data
Slows down system performance
Examples of Antivirus Software
Norton Antivirus: Provides real-time protection, firewall, and password management.
Windows Defender: Built into Windows, offers basic protection.
Features of Antivirus Software
Real-time scanning (monitors files and activities
Firewall integration (blocks unauthorized access)
Behavior-based detection (identifies suspicious actions)
Best Practices for Protection
Keep antivirus updated
Avoid downloading from untrusted sources
Enable firewall and security settings