Why do they write computer viruses?
Why do they write computer viruses?
Often problems with modern software are calledviruses - small malicious programs. Most of the users agree with this. But there is no consensus yet on why computer viruses are being written.
Popular antivirus programs in their databases have thousands of records. Where do viruses come from, and even in such quantities - a very entertaining question. Who and why write them?
Why are viruses written: versions, myths, reality
The first version is mythical. Supporters of this version argue that the viruses are written by the same companies that are engaged in the release of anti-virus programs, so as not to become unemployed. After all, antiviruses will simply not be needed if all "pests" are caught and rendered harmless. And so - create malware, and then anti-virus protection. But this version does not find any reliable confirmation. Moreover, the risk to the company is too great. If it is "caught on the hot" and really proves that it is engaged in creating viruses, then the amount of trouble will be difficult to imagine. The second version is hooligan. According to this version, viruses are written by schoolchildren, students, novice programmers. Their goal is different. Someone wants to just assert themselves, show their friends how clever he is. Someone is just engaged in small theft of passwords and logins, and then lures money for their return. In fact, such viruses are written simply. Because of the lack of knowledge and experience of the student, they contain a bunch of mistakes and are called "pioneer". Such malware is rarely fully operational and is easily neutralized by any antivirus program. Finally, the third version is commercial. According to this version, malicious software is created by knowledgeable programmers who perfectly understand the protection of modern software. And the goal is very banal - money, which, as you know, does not smell. It is this malicious software that is most of all on the Internet.Ways to get a dishonest profit
One way to get money is toprogram type winlock (locking windows). Such a virus blocks the operation of the OS, scares a huge banner on the whole screen with the requirement to pay a certain amount to the specified electronic wallet. In this case, the banner promises an instant unlock in case of payment, but except for losing money this will lead to nothing. To get rid of such a virus, you need to scan the system with antivirus via BIOS and delete it. Another way is to send spam. "Bad" advertisers pay for the distribution of advertisements with the Trojan program inside. This virus can steal data from e-mail (with which the spam stream will then flow), and can use IP-addresses to register the required number of accounts for advertising.
