COMPUTER VIRUS
COMPUTER VIRUS INTRODUCTION In the modern digital era, where computers, smartphones, and the internet have become an inseparable part of human life, the issue of cybersecurity threats has gained increasing importance. Among the most common and damaging forms of such threats is the computer virus. A computer virus can be defined as a type of malicious software program that, much like a biological virus, has the ability to replicate itself and spread from one host to another, often without the knowledge or consent of the user. These programs are designed with harmful intent and can cause a wide range of problems—from slowing down system performance and corrupting files to stealing sensitive personal data and even rendering entire systems inoperable. The term computer virus was first introduced in the early 1980s, when researchers noticed the possibility of self-replicating code that could infect and disrupt computer systems. Since then, viruses have evolved in complexity, capab...