10 Most Harmful Computer Viruses & Their Protections

 

10 Most Harmful Computer Viruses & Their Protections

Computer viruses or computer viruses have become more harmful and intrusive in recent years, causing millions in losses worldwide. The 10 most destructive computer viruses are listed below.

1) ILOVEYOU
Created by two Filipino programmers. ILOVEYOU is a computer virus that wreaked havoc around the world with millions of injured.

2) Code Red
Even after installing a computer virus protection system, code red computers were still affected.

3) Melissa
Melissa started out as a word document computer virus that claimed to possess passwords for numerous pornographic websites. When users downloaded the file, the macro within the file would start working, automatically sending emails to the first 50 members of the mailing list.

4) MyDoom
This virus spreads faster than other viruses. Even the virus protection does not detect it, it provides unauthorized access to a computer after blocking the network.

5) PoisonIvy
This virus attacks the security of the infected computer. In this way, the attacker could control any computer with ease. The attacker can activate the speakers, camera and other accessories connected to the computer without prior notice from the user.

6) Conficker
Conficker is a virus that infects computers running on the Microsoft operating system. The virus was powerful and infected computers in the government and private sectors of many countries.

7) Storm Worm
Storm Worm is a Trojan horse that sent emails with alleged weather reports. Attached infected files.

8) Zeus
Zeus uses special hidden programs that make it difficult to detect his presence. Malware spreads through different phishing schemes and automated downloads.

9) Klez
Klez infects a computer through email. When you open the message, the macro runs in the background and sends automatic emails to everyone on the mailing list. The virus was able to disable the virus protection available on the computer.

10) Stuxnet
Stuxnet can be considered as the best example of a virus created with the aim of becoming a weapon of cyber warfare to disrupt Iran's nuclear program.

How can I stay safe from viruses?

Computer viruses are a modern related fact of life. Antivirus Software is necessary, and both it and the database it uses must be kept up to date. Computer viruses are a fact of modern life, connected to the Internet. At best, they are annoying animals sucking performance, but at worst, kiss all your details, and maybe your bank account or identity, goodbye. We all have to take steps to make sure our computers are safe, or we run the risk of infection. Complacency is not simply an option. And yet, even after all the news, all the horror stories, all the warnings, and even after so long, complacency is still very common.

There are four important steps you must take:

1. Install and run a Virus Fighting Program There are many out there. Personally, I keep Malwarebytes Anti Malware on my main machine. He was one of the first to recognize and clean up after some freshly penetrating viral infections, and he has earned a very good reputation.

I also run and have run other antivirus software with good results on some of my other machines. Specifically, I have come across the free versions of AVG and Avira. I've also heard good things about the free version of Avast. While I'm not a huge fan of their product offerings, Symantec maintains one of the best reference sites for virus safety issues. Not all virus scanners catch all viruses. It is recommended to have a selection of additional virus scanners to run as a "second level". Most downloadable virus scanning solutions often include free trials, which can also be useful as one-time second-level scans. Download and install the package of your choice. Now.

2. Updating the anti-virus database After installing your antivirus software, your first step should be to update the database of virus signatures that came with it. New viruses are created every day, and the databases used by antivirus programs are updated frequently as well. You need to update to the latest database for the program immediately. Most of the feature updates programs that locate, download and install the latest databases on a regular and automatic basis. Make sure it is enabled.

3. Perform a regular scan Most anti-virus programs work automatically. Once installed, these programs are configured to scan all incoming and outgoing files, and many times the hook in your email in some way, to verify that your received email is clean as well. Unless you know what you are doing, make sure this "real time" scan is enabled. (Although email scanning can be disabled if it interferes with your email program.) It is also recommended to periodically run scans of your hard drive (s). Certainly the first time you install the Antivirus Software you should run a full scan. Then, depending on how heavily used your computer is, you should run a regular scan as well. Some programs allow you to schedule a scan to happen automatically. In my case, for example, since my computers are on 24 hours a day, I can schedule the full virus scan at night, while I am asleep.

4. Keep Windows-To-Date Visit Windows Update regularly, or just turn on the automatic update feature in Windows. All Antivirus Software has bugs. Some of those errors are used to create exploits that virus writers take advantage of to create viruses that can infect your system. As these errors are found, Microsoft fixes the affected components in the operating system, and makes the fixes available for automatic installation and download through Windows Update. The "problem" is that not once are the bugs discovered and advertised, and even when the fix is ​​available, virus writers get busy writing viruses that still exploit them.