Symptoms of a Computer Virus Attack - JSS3 Computer Studies Lesson Note

Identifying a computer virus attack is crucial for timely intervention. Common symptoms include a noticeable slowdown in system performance, unexpected crashes, files or programs behaving erratically, unusual pop-up messages, and the depletion of available storage space. Additionally, unauthorized changes to files, missing or altered data, and the sudden appearance of unfamiliar programs or icons can indicate a potential virus infection.