Viruses are small computer programs created with a malicious intent to cause damage to your computer. Viruses generally self-replicate and may spread through networks, downloads, email, and removable media (USB flash drives, CDs, DVDs, etc.). Viruses interfere with the normal working of your computer by corrupting the data or by deleting it altogether. Viruses could potentially compromise safety of personal information. Viruses come in different varieties and may include the following: malware, spyware, worms, and Trojan horses. Definitions of these words are listed in the Tools, Tips & Tactics section.
