15 Minute Series What is a computer virus?


Often, a user isn't aware that his or her computer is infected with a virus until the virus executes its unique event, such as displaying an unusual message or damaging a file. It is hard for people to detect viruses because they usually don't display symptoms prior to the event taking place.

However, some viruses will provide early clues that they exist, such as:





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