What is the full form of VIRUS ?

Virus – Vital Information Resources Under Seize


A computer virus is a computer program that can replicate itself and spread from one computer to another without your knowledge and runs against your wishes. All computer viruses are man-made. They insert themselves into host programs and propagate when the infected program gets executed.

Effects of Virus :-

  • It can quickly use all available memory and bring the system to a halt.
  • It can result in Modification of data
  • It can erase your complete Hard drive
  • It can show annoying messages on your computer screen.


Virus is actually a Malware like other malwares, which include -

  • Computer worms
  • Trojan horse
  • Spyware
  • Zombies