How to Make a Computer Virus
22 October 2023Since 1986 when the first malicious self-copying program was introduced into computers virus has caused all sorts of issues. They can slow down a machine and cause data corruption or display political or funny messages. They also can obtain personal information, such as credit card numbers, telephone number and passwords, bank accounts and spam email addresses as well as contacts.
A virus is a program that attaches itself to other programs or files that infect them, then hides until the infected software is run. Typically, a virus starts by infecting the host application and then propagates to other programs and files, typically via e-mail. A virus that is successful can cause significant destruction and damage within the span of a few days.
Making a virus requires time and expertise However, anyone interested in computer programming may be able to learn how to make viruses. The process of creating a virus can be done with the intention of learning about a programming language or just as a prank. A virus can be used to test an antivirus scanner’s effectiveness.
This article will show you how to create a simple computer virus using Python but the same technique is applicable to any programming language. Python is a great programming language for novices, since it is a relatively simple language to learn. Other programming languages which can be compiled, are typically preferred by viruses as they operate at the lower levels and therefore are more efficient.