Since the first self-copying and malicious computer program slipped into computers in 1986 virus have caused all kinds of problems. They can slow down a computer or corrupt data or display funny or political messages. They also can steal personal information like credit card numbers, telephone number or passwords, bank accounts and spam email addresses and contacts.
A virus is a type of code that attaches itself to other files or programs and then infects them. It then remains hidden until the infected software is run. Typically, a virus begins infecting host programs and then it spreads to other programs as well as files, mostly via e-mail. A virus that is successful could cause lots of damage and destruction over a short period of time.
Creating a virus requires the time and skills However, anyone interested in computer programming could learn how to make a virus. You can create a virus to gain knowledge about a programming language or even as an amusing joke. A virus can be a good method to test the effectiveness of an antivirus scanner.
This article will teach you how to make a simple computer Virus using Python. The same procedure can also be used with any other programming language. Python is a good programming language for novices because it is easy to master and relatively fast. Other programming languages, which can be compiled are generally preferred by viruses as they operate at a lower level and are therefore more effective.