Question

Why do you think viruses are called “viruses”? What do they have in common with the living viruses that cause diseases in humans and animals? How are they different?

Answer 1

Answer:

Computer viruses are referred to living viruses as they both have similar effects.

Explanation:

While living viruses invade cells and cause harmful effects on the body, computer viruses basically do the same thing. Computer viruses are a malicious code that inserts itself into a computer. It's designed to spread to one computer to another, just like a living virus.

Similarities:

• Spreads from one host to another.
• They both alter/harm the host.
• Both can replicate itself.

Differences:

• A computer virus is manmade, while living viruses aren't.

• A computer virus needs to be removed manually through an app or software while living viruses are almost curable medicine.

• A computer virus effects machines and software while living viruses only infect living organisms.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

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