print email comment close How Computer Viruses Work URL: http://www.howstuffworks.com/virus.htm Description: Introduction to the operation of the computer virus, "a small piece of software that piggybacks on real programs," and the worm, "a small piece of software that uses computer networks and security holes to replicate itself." Topics include virus origins, virus history, virus evolution, email viruses, worms, and how to protect your computer from viruses. Includes links to related material on subjects such as computer firewalls and 10 worst viruses. From HowStuffWorks. Author: Brain, Marshall Publisher: HowStuffWorks, Inc. LII Database Information: Record 27842 created by Maria Brandt on 01/26/2009 Last modification on 01/29/2009 Published: 01/29/2009   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/27842