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Computer Viruses: Security Risks and Solution

Gunpreet Kaur*, Ekleen Kaur**, Harsh Jindal***, Neha Gautam****

*-*** Department of Computer Science and Engineering, CGC College of Engineering, Landran, Mohali, Punjab, India.

**** St. Ezra, International Senior Secondary School, Kharar, Mohali, Punjab, India.

Periodicity:April - June'2023
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jse.17.4.19840

Abstract

Computer viruses are malicious computer programs that can affect the working of a computer system, thus affecting important data and files. This study provides an overview of the history of computer viruses, their evolution, and the ways in which they spread and infect systems. It discusses the various security vulnerabilities that viruses exploit, such as software bugs and human errors, and the damage they can cause, such as data loss, system crashes, and identity theft. The study also analyzes various preventive measures that can be taken to minimize the risk of virus infection, such as software updates, firewalls, and anti-virus software. It also discusses the importance of user education and awareness for preventing virus attacks.

Keywords

Computer Viruses, Security, Risk, Software, Malware.

How to Cite this Article?

Kaur, G., Kaur, E., Jindal, H., and Gautam, N. (2023). Computer Viruses: Security Risks and Solution. i-manager’s Journal on Software Engineering, 17(4), 29-40. https://doi.org/10.26634/jse.17.4.19840

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