Computer Viruses

1. a) Worm = A worm is a type of computer bug that travels through other computers, that have some sort of breakdown in their software, by reproducing itself it can easily transfer from one susceptible  computer to another.
   b)Trojan = Trojan horse is another computer bug that pops up on your screen telling you to click on it or access it in some way, when you access it Trojan quickly takes hold of whatever it can in your computer, usually resulting in loss of files or other important information.
   c) Spyware =Spyware is a program that takes over a persons computer without them knowing and collects their information and sends it to wherever the program pleases.
   d)Rogue Security Software = It's a computer bug that basically convinces people to spend money to remove another bug, but instead of removing anything it adds more problems and gets away with stealing.
2. One way of getting a virus is when you are down loading movies or music, the virus is most likely in that program and once downloaded it  appears on your computer.
3. One can tell if they have a virus if their computer is slow and programs pop up without you clicking on them.
4. To avoid getting a virus you must take precautions, when searching the internet be careful, don't click on pop ups.
5. An email virus is a bug that is usually sent in an attachment that is linked to harmful sites. It is dangerous because it could be asking you to give out personal information.
6. Lots of viruses are made to make money and they may be made by people that want to hurt some one.
7. Three programs that protect us are, Trend Micro, Titanium, and Maximum Security.