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1. List 5 risks to user's computer data
A computer virus is a self-duplicating, malicious piece of software which damages data on one's computer. Virtually all computer viruses exclusively attack Microsoft Windows.
it depends on the type. Virus can steal data, corrupt data, and modify data without your permission
definition of a computer virus definition of a computer virus
Computer viruses can be enormously damaging to the computer and to the data in the computer. They are far from harmless.
An overwrite virus is a type of virus that replaces or overwrites data on a computer system with its own malicious code, rendering the original data unusable. These viruses can cause data loss or corruption, and are designed to hide their presence and avoid detection by antivirus programs.
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If the program is a virus, it is intended to harm your computer, make your computer a zombi or to gather your personal data from your computer for criminal use.
No known viruses destroy data, though many block it.
My computer got a virus in the third year we had it and all the data was lost so you should be prepared and have some kind of memory card to hold all the data.
Your computer has been hacked by another person or there is a virus on it.
Once a virus is installed, it usually has full control of your computer, meaning it will either do what it can to dammage it, or keep it in perfect condition and steal your data.