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    From Boot Sector to Polymorphic: Virus Mutation Over Time

    The history of computer viruses is a tale of rapid evolution, adaptation, and increasing complexity. Just like biological viruses mutate to survive and evade immunity, computer viruses have transformed over time—constantly changing form and function to outsmart antivirus defenses. From the...
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    Evolution of Computer Virus Terminology: From 'Virus' to 'Malware'

    When people talk about computer infections, the term “virus” often comes up automatically. For many years, “computer virus” was used as a blanket term to describe nearly every kind of malicious activity on a digital system. However, as technology has evolved, so have the nature of threats—and so...
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    Computer Viruses: How Digital Infections Threaten the Modern World

    A computer virus is a malicious software program designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to systems, files, or networks. Much like a biological virus, it replicates itself and spreads from one device to another, often without the user's knowledge. Viruses are just one type of...
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