Viruses, spyware, malware and other harmful material are scattered on the internet and are continuously spreading and increasing in number. It was said in class that most of the time a virus cannot spread or get into a computer unless the user actually opens it/runs it on purpose. This happens as most people who are not much versed in technology or just not too careful will mistaken the virus for something else.
It seems to me that the problem with viruses will never go away. Programmers who develop such things get a kick out of proving that they are smart enough to infiltrate computers and cause damage. Thus, I think that the solution to this problem is to educate people about how to avoid these harmful software. If people know what to look for and how to spot potential viruses then hopefully this will discourage people from creating viruses.
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