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Viruses can have many different names or 'types' and can do many different things. A 'Stealer' will steal your saved browser passwords, a 'Trojan' will give a hacker access to all of your personal files and a 'Worm' will embed itself into your system to connect to a network of hacked computers (Usually to perform DDoS attacks).

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What was the name of the virus that appears to be a legitimate program but when opened it can steal passwords or destroy data?

Trojan horse


What is the name of the virus that appears to be legitimate program but opened it can steal passwords and destroy data?

These are Trojans, i.e. programs that pretend being legitimate programs, but in fact are malicious. It is not a single program, but category of programs.


What is the name of the virus that appears to be legitimate program but when opened it can steal passwords or data?

Trojan


How does a computer virus destroys the data?

No known viruses destroy data, though many block it.


What is the meaning of software safeguard?

software safeguard means to protect data by applying passwords or install anti virus programme so taht data cant be lost by virsuses


What are the effect of virus on computers?

the effect of having a virus on your computer depends on which virus you have. some view your personal data like credit cards and stuff. some destroy your computer so it wouldn't work anymore and you would have to reinstall windows and all your data could be lost.


What is a virus's payload?

The payload is what the computer virus is programmed to do. Some viruses do nothing more than copy themselves onto another PC, much like a real virus does from host to host. This is the simplest payload that a virus can have. However, just like viruses in nature, some computer viruses have a greater effect - maybe they steal files or data or allow someone else to take control over the PC while some will destroy some or all of the data on the computer. A virus can also have multiple payloads (in fact, any virus that does more than just spread has by default more than one payload) - perhaps it steals data and waits until some date in the future when it activates a new payload and deletes all the data on the drive or something similar.


What is the name of the virus that appears to be a legitimate program but when opened it can steal passwords or destroy data?

The name it's given is called a Trojan virus taken from the Trojan war with worriors inside a giant wooden horse that was a given as a gift.


Can virus destroy data?

They sometimes destroy data of some companys , so they can earn money , and there are alot of other reasons , sometimes to spy .... but the sure thing that no one will do this for No reason !


What is Mabezat?

A Virus Mabezat is a worm that spreads through email, removable drives and network shares protected by weak passwords. It also infects executable files and encrypts data files. http://antivirusworld.com/articles/virus/mabezat.php


What is a virus what can it do to your computer?

A computer virus is a type of malicious software designed to disrupt normal system functions. It can spread through files, emails, or downloads and hides inside programs until activated. A virus can: Slow down your system or cause frequent crashes. Corrupt, delete, or steal files and data. Record personal information like passwords or banking details. Spread to other devices through networks or drives.


What is the name of the viruses that appears to be a legitimate program but when opened it can steal passwords or destroy data?

Trojans are pieces of malware that are downloaded by the user because they believe it is a useful program, but cause harm instead.