Anti Virus

Presentation topic;

VIRUS

GROUP MEMBERS Akashah bin Osman Muhd Faaez bin Amran Kunasilan@Seelan

DEFINITION ØA computer programme that can copy itself and infect a computer without permission or knowledge of the user. ØProgramming code that replicates by being copied

HISTORY OF VIRUS § The first virus found is called The Creeper § The Elk Cloner virus the first to go wild § Virus is evolving everyday

INFECTION STRATEGIES qAttach to executable files that is a part of legitimate programs qDisguises with other icons. qWeb adds qFile downloads

SIGN OF INFECTIONS

•Your computer runs more slowly than normal •Your computer stops responding or locks up often •Your computer crashes and restarts every few minutes •Your computer restarts on its own and then fails to run normally •Applications on your computer don't work correctly •You see unusual error messages •You see distorted menus and dialog boxes

REMOVING A vUse removal VIRUS features from a trusted antivirus software vIdentify type of virus infected vCheck with other antivirus vUse preinstalled removal tools

PREVENTION ØUse an internet firewall ØUpdate security programs regularly ØNever open an e-mail attachment from someone you don't know. ØMake sure you know the file you are downloading

IMPACTS OF VIRUS •Causes hysteria among users •Privacy in danger •Causes lost of money •Creating a new software industry •Works becomes ineffecient

CONCLUSION üComputer virus has longed lived üVirus have way of infection üVirus can be prevented üIt causes severe impacts üVirus are removable üCan be detected by signs

SOURCE OF REFERANCE

FROM THE INTERNET http://cse.stanford.edu/class/cs201/projects/viruses/social .html http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/viruses/defa ult.mspx http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_virus#History FROM BOOKS The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense By Peter Szor The Virus: A History of the Concept By Sally Smith Hughes NEWSPAPERS The Stars Intech section,25 March 2008