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Viruses¶
What they are
Malicious computer programs that are often sent as an email attachment or a download with the intent of infecting your computer, as well as the computers of everyone in your contact list. Just visiting a site can start an automatic download of a virus.
What they can do
- Send spam.
- Provide criminals with access to your computer and contact lists.
- Scan and find personal information like passwords on your computer.
- Hijack your web browser.
- Disable your security settings.
- Display unwanted ads.