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How Computer Viruses Work
URL: http://www.howstuffworks.com/virus.htm

Description:
Introduction to the operation of the computer virus, "a small piece of software that piggybacks on real programs," and the worm, "a small piece of software that uses computer networks and security holes to replicate itself." Topics include virus origins, virus history, virus evolution, email viruses, worms, and how to protect your computer from viruses. Includes links to related material on subjects such as computer firewalls and 10 worst viruses. From HowStuffWorks.

LII Topics: Computers, Viruses

Author:
Brain, Marshall

Publisher:
HowStuffWorks, Inc.

LII Database Information:
Record 27842 created by Maria Brandt on 01/26/2009
Last modification on 01/29/2009
Published: 01/29/2009  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/27842

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