Ever since the first self-copying, malicious computer program slipped into computers in 1986, viruses have been causing all sorts of problems. They can slow down machines and corrupt data, or display political or funny messages. They also can steal personal information like credit card numbers, phone number passwords, bank accounts, passwords and spam email addresses as well as contacts.
A virus is a malicious code that binds itself to other programs or files and infects them. Then, it hides until the infected software is executed. A virus typically begins with the infecting of a host program before spreading through emails to other programs as well as data files. A virus that is successful could cause numerous damages and destruction in a short period of time.
The process of creating a virus takes time and knowledge, but anyone who is interested in computer programming could learn how to make a virus. You can create a virus to learn about a programming language, or even as an opportunity to make a joke. A virus can be a good way to test the effectiveness of an antivirus scanner.
This article will show you how to create a simple computer virus using Python however, the same technique is applicable to any programming language. Python is an excellent programming language for novices, since it is a relatively simple language to master. For viruses other programming languages that can be compiled are generally preferred because they work at an inferior level of the computer and consequently be more efficient.