A computer program designed to surreptitiously cause damage or irritate the user , is called a/an

A/An ____________ is a computer program that spreads by inserting copies of itself into other executable codes or documents.

  1. Operating System
  2. Computer Virus
  3. Firewall
  4. Anti-virus

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Option 2 : Computer Virus

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Malware is short for ‘malicious software’. Malware' is a general term used to refer to a variety of intrusive software. Malware includes various viruses, spy-wares, adware, Trojan horses, worms etc.

Virus: The term ‘Virus’ stands for “Vital Information Resources under Siege”. A computer virus is a self-replicating program containing code that explicitly copies itself into other executable codes or programs.

Types of Viruses

Virus Type

What it does

Example

Boot Sector Virus

It infects boot sectors on hard /floppy Disks and other bootable devices.

Disk Killer, Stone Virus

Program or File Virus

It infects executable files such as EXE, BIN, COM, etc.

Sunday and Cascade

Multipartite Virus

This is hybrid of a program and boot sector virus as they infect both boot sectors and executable files.

Invader and Tequila

Macro Virus

It infects a Microsoft Word or similar application and causes a sequence of actions to be performed automatically when the application is started.

Word and Nuclear

Email Virus

This type of viruses is activated and spread in systems when an email attachment is opened.

ILOVEYOU, Melissa

NOTE:

  • An operating system (OS) is a collection of programs that acts as an interface between a user of a computer and the computer hardware. The purpose of an operating system is to provide an environment in which a user may execute the programs.
  • A Firewall is a system security framework that screens and controls approaching and active system traffic dependent on certain security rules.
  • Antivirus software is a set of programs designed to prevent, detect and remove malwares on computing devices as well as protect against a wide variety of other threats.


Hence, it is clear that a virus is a computer program that spreads by inserting copies of itself into other executable codes or documents.

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What is a computer program that has been designed to cause harm to the computer?

"Malware" is short for malicious software and used as a single term to refer to virus, spy ware, worm etc. Malware is designed to cause damage to a stand-alone computer or a networked pc. So wherever a malware term is used it means a program which is designed to damage your computer it may be a virus, worm or Trojan.

What software can be harmful to computer operations?

Malware is a catch-all term for various malicious software, including viruses, adware, spyware, browser hijacking software, and fake security software. Once installed on your computer, these programs can seriously affect your privacy and your computer's security.

What is a computer program that spreads by inserting copies of itself into other executable codes or documents?

virus (computer virus) A computer virus is malicious code that replicates by copying itself to another program, computer boot sector or document and changes how a computer works.

What is a program or set of instructions called?

Software comprises the entire set of programs, procedures, and routines associated with the operation of a computer system. The term was coined to differentiate these instructions from hardware—i.e., the physical components of a computer system.