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Home › FAQ › Virus › What are computer viruses?

What are computer viruses?

Myantispyware team November 4, 2005     No Comment    

Computer viruses are programs specifically written to wreak havoc on your system. The main intent of a virus is to cause problems with as many computers as possible. The problems caused could be minor, or could shut down the network of an entire company.

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