Viruses

Viruses

1. What are they?

   • Viruses are a form of malware that replicate within a computer system
   • They damage a computer by using up system memory
   • They're usually installed via an email download

2. What can you do to prevent them?

   • Install certain software such as a firewall which can block viruses
   • Run regular anti-virus scans on your device
   • Don't open files from unknown sources eg. websites, emails etc.