10 deadly computer viruses everybody should be scared of!!!

Computer viruses has been around the block since the first generation computers evolving into more complex forms as newer generation comes up. Over 200,000+ viruses are discovered everyday and from the looks even more to come .These viruses has the capability to damage computers , steal user information, make fraudulent transactions without authorization and so on leaving users devastated.
In this article I’ll tell you about computer viruses, worms and malwares that have caused massive damages to individuals over the past years and are still causing. These viruses have caused the globe billions of dollars.

10 deadly computer viruses everybody should be scared of!!!

CryptoLocker
The cryproLocker is a ransomware that surfaced in 2013. This malware attacked people computer, encrypted them and held them hostage.It displays a ransom note on the screen of the user together with a payment window. The only way to access such files is to pay either in cash or in Bitcoin. Failure to meet the payment deadline resulted in permanent loss of file.
This came to an end when the law enforcement agencies and security companies took control of the botnet operating Cryptolocker.

WannaCry

The wannaCry virus surfaced in 2017. This ransom ware according to its name has the capability of holding and keeping your files captive. This virus attacked more than 150,000 computers in over 150 countries causing less productivity in the sectors of businesses as every attacked company would need to pay huge ransom or risk start all over.
This malware mostly attacked systems that are out-of-date and this was discovered by a security researcher in the UK.
Melissa

The Melissa virus was created by David L smith in 1999. The virus posed itself as a word document containing a list of passwords for pornographic sites which got people pumped and prompted them to click. If a user clicks these files, Melissa will mail itself to the first 50 people in the email address list of the user. This caused massive continue reading.....