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