A virus is a type of malicious software that infects a host file or program by attaching itself to it. When the infected file or program is executed, the virus activates and can replicate itself, spread to other files or systems, and potentially cause damage or disruption. Viruses can corrupt or delete data, modify system settings, or perform unauthorized actions on infected systems. They typically require human interaction or the execution of an infected file to spread.
A virus is a type of malicious software that infects a host file or program by attaching itself to it. When the infected file or program is executed, the virus activates and can replicate itself, spread to other files or systems, and potentially cause damage or disruption. Viruses can corrupt or delete data, modify system settings, or perform unauthorized actions on infected systems. They typically require human interaction or the execution of an infected file to spread.