Do viruses affect data?
- Can a virus destroy data?
- Does virus infect data files?
- Can viruses affect cellular data?
- Can a virus affect the Internet?
Can a virus destroy data?
Viruses are harmful and can destroy data, slow down system resources, and log keystrokes.
Does virus infect data files?
Viruses can infect many different types of files or programs - critical programs used by the operating system; document files such as Word or Excel; even specialized firmware programs tied to the computer's hardware, like the Master Boot Record (MBR).
Can viruses affect cellular data?
Spam texts: A common form of malware that can be found on a cell phone will gather sensitive data and attempt to also infect your contacts by sending texts with dangerous links and attachments.
Can a virus affect the Internet?
Router viruses can change a website from providing a secure connection (HTTPS) to an unsecured connection (HTTP) without you noticing a thing. A trojan attack tricks you into downloading malware hiding a virus that then tramples all over your phone, tablet, or computer.
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