Viruses
Computing: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 2.3.4
Viruses
Virus
- Malware is a program that is written to cause harm.
- A virus is a type of malware.
Viruses
- Computer viruses can disrupt the normal running of a computer.
- Computer viruses can also do damage to your computer.
- Computer viruses can ‘spy’ on your computer use.
Avoiding viruses
- Viruses are downloaded by clicking on links in emails, in messages or on websites.
- You should NOT click on a link if you don't know what it is.
Test yourself on Viruses
Which of these could give your computer a virus?
What is a virus?