Did someone accidentally create the first computer virus?
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Did someone accidentally create the first computer virus?
Imagine you're sending an email to a friend about a cool new app. Suddenly, your friend's computer starts acting weird, showing strange messages and slowing down. What's happening?
Your friend's computer got infected by a virus, a type of malicious software that spreads from one computer to another. It's like a digital germ spreading through the internet.
Example
You sent an email with an attachment that contained a virus, which then spread to your friend's computer.
Remember this
Viruses are malicious programs that can spread and cause harm to computers and data.
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