计算机病毒(computer virus)是Internet的魔鬼，是一种恶意代码，负责网络上的大多数危险。从不懂技术的父母到无能的新闻播音员，每个人都使用该术语，但实际的计算机病毒(computer virus)包含一个相对狭窄的定义。
常见的计算机病毒(computer virus)是一种通过修改其他程序的代码来尝试自我复制的程序。当病毒成功时，计算机就被称为“被感染”。病毒会对目标计算机(target computer)造成各种形式的伤害，有时甚至根本没有。病毒的影响取决于类型。
计算机病毒的影响(Effects Of Computer Viruses)
您可能认为病毒不会造成太大危害，尤其是使用现代防病毒软件(antivirus software)。但是，病毒可以窃取您的个人信息，例如银行帐户和信用卡信息(credit card information)，占用您的硬盘空间，并记录您的击键。如果它未被检测到足够长的时间，病毒可以窃取您的所有密码和用户名。
麻烦的是，最有害的病毒也是最难检测的。这些代码不会被发现，因为它们不会引起麻烦。即使检测到并删除了病毒，您也不确定有多少信息已被传递。
网络安全世界是病毒制造者和防病毒软件(antivirus software)制造者之间的持续战争。可能会创建更复杂的病毒并持续一段时间，直到防病毒软件(antivirus software)能够检测到它，然后威胁结束——直到出现更好的病毒。
正是出于这个原因，您需要了解您可能遇到的最常见的计算机病毒。如果您知道要寻找什么，就可以避免成为这些危险的牺牲品。
常见的电脑病毒(Common Computer Viruses)
在任何给定时间，防病毒程序尚未学会检测和预防数十种不同的网络安全威胁。还有数百种先前的病毒已经造成了巨大的破坏。以下病毒是您今天可能遇到的病毒。
果肉(GoBrut)
GoBrut是一种常见的计算机病毒(computer virus)，可将您的计算机连接到僵尸网络，僵尸网络是一系列相互连接的设备共同工作以实现单一目标。在GoBrut的情况下，这是最常见的密码破解。僵尸网络的工作方式类似于强力密码破解程序，并试图(force password cracker and attempts)猜测您的密码。
当GoBrut在您的系统上运行时，您的互联网速度会受到影响，并且您可能会注意到系统性能(system performance)下降。虽然之前已经检测到该病毒，但它的新迭代具有额外的代码，使其更难以对抗。
除了运行常规病毒扫描外，请确保您使用复杂、困难的密码。即使您的系统被GoBrut感染，强密码也会使病毒更难猜出。
小丑(Jokeroo)
没有什么比勒索软件作为服务更能说明现代世界了，这正是Jokeroo的本质。该名称是指用作病毒徽标的扑克牌。该病毒被出售给任何想使用它的人。一旦它感染了目标的计算机，它就会将他们锁定在系统之外，直到付款为止。
“附属公司”，也称为客户，将他们的赎金收入分配给分发软件的公司。当然，它要求以比特币付款以提供进一步的匿名性。
避免这种常见计算机病毒(computer virus)的最佳方法是敏锐地了解您单击的任何链接和下载的任何文件的来源。勒索软件(Ransomware)通常伪装成通过电子邮件分发的无害互联网文件。根据经验，除非您完全信任发件人，否则不要从电子邮件下载文件。
电子人勒索软件(Cyborg Ransomware)
Cyborg 病毒(Cyborg virus)已经存在了很长时间，可以(time and dates)追溯到软盘时代。最近，该病毒通过虚假的Windows 10更新大规模传播。(mass spread)这仍然是该病毒进入用户计算机的最常见方式。安装后，它会锁定系统并要求付款。
不幸的是，Cyborg是一种特别有效的病毒。有办法突破，但大多涉及深层次的技术技能，超出了一般用户的能力范围。战胜这种病毒的最好方法是首先避免接触它。
如果您收到一封包含Windows 10更新链接的电子邮件，请不要单击它。仅从Microsoft 官方网站(Microsoft website)下载Windows更新。与其他病毒一样，在允许下载到您的系统之前，请确保您信任下载的来源。
注意安全。投资防病毒(Stay Safe. Invest In Antivirus)
强大、可靠的防病毒软件(antivirus software)比以往任何时候都更加必要。找到一个可靠的防病毒程序(antivirus program)并将其设置为至少每周检查一次您的系统。了解如何发现病毒和恶意软件并避免访问可疑网站。
在互联网上保持安全并不难。就像(Just)在现实世界中去一个新的地方一样，你只需要意识到。
3 Most Common Computer Viruses Currently Online [2020]
A computer virus is the boogieman of the Internet, a bit of malicious code that takes the blame for the majority of dangers on the web. The term is used by everyone from less-than-tech-savvy parents to inept newscasters, but an actual computer virus comprises a relatively narrow definition.
A common computer virus is a program that attempts to self-replicate by modifying the code of other programs. When the virus succeeds, the computer is then said to be “infected.” A virus can cause all manner of harm to the target computer, or sometimes none at all. The effect of the virus depends on the type.
Effects Of Computer Viruses
You might not think a virus can do much harm, especially with modern antivirus software. However, viruses can steal your personal information like bank accounts and credit card information, take up space on your hard drive, and log your keystrokes. If it goes undetected long enough, a virus can steal all of your passwords and usernames.
The trouble is that the most harmful viruses are also the hardest to detect. These bits of code go undetected because they don’t stir up trouble. Even when the virus is detected and removed, you aren’t sure how much of your information has been passed along.
The world of cybersecurity is an ongoing war between those creating the viruses and those creating the antivirus software. A more complex virus may be created and last for some time until antivirus software is able to detect it, and then the threat is over–until a better virus comes along.
It’s for this reason that you need to be aware of the most common computer viruses out there that you are likely to encounter. If you know what to look for, you can avoid falling prey to these dangers.
Common Computer Viruses
There are dozens of different cybersecurity threats at any given time that antivirus programs have not yet learned to detect and prevent. There are also hundreds of previous viruses that have caused tremendous amounts of damage. The following viruses are those you are likely to encounter today.
GoBrut
GoBrut is a type of common computer virus that connects your computer to a botnet, a series of connected devices all working together to achieve a singular goal. In the case of GoBrut, this is most commonly password cracking. The botnet works like a brute force password cracker and attempts to guess your password.
While GoBrut is running on your system, your internet speeds will be affected and you may notice decreased system performance. While the virus has been detected before, new iterations of it have additional code that makes it more difficult to combat.
In addition to running regular virus scans, make sure you use complex, difficult passwords. Even if your system is infected by GoBrut, a strong password will make it more difficult for the virus to guess.
Jokeroo
Nothing speaks to the modern world more than ransomware as a service, which is exactly what Jokeroo is. The name refers to the playing card that serves as the logo for the virus. The virus is sold to anyone that wants to use it. Once it infects a target’s computer, it locks them out of their system until payment is made.
“Affiliates,” otherwise known as customers, split their ransom earnings with the company that distributes the software. Of course it demands payment in bitcoin to provide further anonymity.
The best way to avoid this common computer virus is to be keenly aware of the source of any link you click and any file you download. Ransomware is often disguised as harmless internet files distributed through email. As a rule of thumb, do not download files from email unless you completely trust the sender.
Cyborg Ransomware
The Cyborg virus has been around a long time and dates back to the days of floppy disks. Most recently, the virus saw mass spread via a fake Windows 10 update. That is still the most common way this virus makes its way onto users’ computers. Once it is installed, it locks down the system and demands payment.
Unfortunately, Cyborg is a particularly effective virus. There are ways to break through it, but the majority of them involve in-depth technical skills that are outside the scope of the average user. The best way to beat this virus is to avoid coming in contact with it in the first place.
If you receive an email with a link to a Windows 10 update, do not click on it. Only download Windows updates from the official Microsoft website. As with other viruses, make sure you trust the source of a download before you allow it onto your system.
Stay Safe. Invest In Antivirus
Strong, reliable antivirus software is more necessary than ever before. Find a reliable antivirus program and set it up to perform at least weekly checks of your system. Learn how to spot viruses and malware and avoid going to suspicious websites.
It’s not difficult to be safe on the internet. Just like going somewhere new in the real world, you just have to be aware.
