The reasons behind the creation of computer viruses 10 Articles

by Raleigh Stout

Computer viruses can be equated to malicious code. Several forms of viruses include Trojan horses, bombs, worms, and bacterium. There are many motivations behind authoring computer viruses. It is important to explore ...read more

by Leigh Goessl

Viruses are written for a multitude of reasons and the motives vary. The motives behind writing computer viruses have evolved over the years and today's viruses have become harmful in nature. Long gone are the days where t...read more

by Little Roman

I always wonder why anyone waste their life creating computer viruses. I can see this guy that's thirty something and still lives with mom and dad. He's creating a virus in his locked bedroom. Really what is the reason to...read more

by Chris Wilson

In the past several years, authors of malicious software have evolved as surely as the viruses and worms that they create. This modern community of cyber-criminals bears striking resemblance to terrorists in their organiza...read more

by Norman Garcia

The Nyxem virus has begun to wipe crucial files from infected computers. Nyxem.E is a nasty worm that can spread by mailing copies of itself as an attachment to address book contacts in a user's e-mail client. Nyxem ha...read more

by Claire Barker

Some people target particular individuals or organisations out of revenge due to percieved mistreatment by them. Others do it because- and to show that they can. The 'I did this' mentality. It can also gives them a sense ...read more

by biggreennmean

One major conspiracy theory is that the anti-virus software corporations are the one's releasing the viruses. They seem to be the only one's to gain by the release of a virus in today's world. While I would definitely not ...read more

by Ice Paladin

Computer viruses are commonly known to cause undesired effects to the computer. They are usually created with the intent of creating havoc on a users computer. It could possible be for the fun of seeing the user panic at r...read more

by Ethan Allison

They could be doing it for any of a few reasons. Most viruses are used to assault computers. This could be to attempt to take down competition, exact revenge on someone, or just because the creator felt like it. Othe...read more

by Maria Ax

Some people just want to exercise their computer knowledge and find fun in creating harm to others. Sometimes they are part of whole communities enjoy the "fun" together with their mates. Other probably simply...read more