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Can someone send someone else a computer virus and how?

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Question added by Mariam Eid , Marketing and Communications Manager , Executive Solutions
Date Posted: 2016/08/18
Home Front
by Home Front , فني تكنولوجيا المعلومات , multimedia Center Systems

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

The Quick Look at The VIRUS: Computer viruses are deliberately created and sent out by attackers. A virus is attached to small pieces of computer code, software, or documents. The virus executes when the software is run on a computer.

A virus is a program written with malicious intent and sent out by attackers. The virus is transferred to another computer through e-mail, file transfers, and instant messaging. The virus hides by attaching itself to a file on the computer. When the file is accessed, the virus executes and infects the computer. A virus has the potential to corrupt or even delete files on your computer, use your e-mail to spread itself to other computers, or even erase your entire hard drive.

Some viruses can be exceptionally dangerous. The most damaging type of virus is used to record keystrokes. These viruses can be used by attackers to harvest sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

Security threats: Viruses, Worms and Trojans

imran khan
by imran khan , Commis , Yo!Sushi

Yes.

Viruses can be sent to another by Email, Links, Pictures and as Documents, usb, card, CDs ,Viruses files , messages, 

Reyaz Hossan
by Reyaz Hossan , Oracle AppsDBA , Kabir Group (KSRM)

Yes, It's possible to send virus from 1 pc to another pc and it is possible by various way.

 

Forexample:The most common and popular way, by sending an email with a virus or virus efected file.

And many more way present now in our tecnical word.

If you have question about any specific way then please let me know and hope I can help you.

 

Thanks

Using a file with a virus, but it is invisible and links hacker

Adam Ahmed
by Adam Ahmed , IT & Web Developer , Freelance

Basm allah alrahman alrahim

 

yes like others friends said by email , usb etc

 

 

YES VIRUS  CAN BE SENT THROUGH USB DEVICES WHEN THEY ARE PLUG  IN TO THE COMPUTER

Umar Saif
by Umar Saif , Asistant Manager IT, (Information Technology) , Purbanchal Cement Ltd

Yes!! it is possible, too many sources like Email attachment/Shared folder/Removal storage etc..

yes ,througt usb and other devices are attached or connected with and also through the internet 

Zenaida Kusain
by Zenaida Kusain , ADMINISTRATIVE RECEPTIONIST CUM SECRETARY , AL RANA EQUIP & MACHINES TRDG. EST & FZE

Yes anyone can send virus but if you're Computer is protected with Anti-virus, you will know it and you can scan & clean it. Also virus can be get from USB but you will notice it.

Dean Quinn
by Dean Quinn , Employee , Broken Melody Records

They can send you a scrupulous email, asking for your bank details, and send you a link, and if you click on the link, a worm, spam, or malware can be uploaded to your computer or phone.

Ali  kiwan
by Ali kiwan , Toolpusher , Arfada

 Computer viruses are deliberately created and sent out by attackers. A virus is attached to small pieces of computer code, software, or documents. The virus executes when the software is run on a computer

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