How do viruses work? Computer Viruses. The scourge of the digital world. We've got Trojans, Worms, Macros, Malware, Spyware; all manner of malevolent programs that can destroy files, erase data, steal passwords or just display a nice little message on a given date. We'll be looking at DOS Viruses, Windows Viruses, Bootsector viruses, infected executables, all within 6 minutes. This video explores the fundamentals of what a computer virus is, how the different types of virus work and we even see some computer viruses in action, and take a look at a few viruses in the field, including the BRAIN virus. The first IBM PC Compatible virus. Many thanks to Danooct1 for allowing me to use his footage in this video. You can check out his channel at null Go subscribe! ☟Sharing☟ If you wish to share this video in forums, social media, on your website, *please do so*! It helps tremendously with the channel! ☟Subcribe☟ null ✊Support Me! ✊ *Please consider supporting the channel on Patreon*: https://www.patreon.com/nostalgianerd?ty=h Visit my eBay Shop: http://ebay.to/1QQpYyy Buy From Amazon (Amazon give a small commission to my affiliate account): http://amzn.to/2iGA3Yq ★Join me on Social Media★ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nostalnerd Face: http://www.facebook.com/nostalnerd Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/nostalgianerd Web: http://www.nostalgianerd.com/ ★Equipment★ Lumix G6 with Vario 14-42mm Lens Nikon D3200 with 40mm Macro Corel Video Studio Ultimate X9 Corel Paint Shop Pro X6 Blue Snowball Microphone ♜Resources♜ If you believe I have forgotten to attribute anything in this video, please let me know, so I can add the source in. It takes time to make these videos and therefore it can be easy to forget things or make a mistake.