CIH virus is a kind of malignant viruses that can destroy the hardware of computer system. The virus was produced in Taiwan Province Province and was made by Chen Yinghao, former chief engineer of Unitalen Communication Company (Gigabyte subsidiary) mobile phone R&D center, while studying in Datong Institute of Technology in Taiwan Province Province.
The pirated CDs first sold by two international piracy groups are widely spread in Europe, America and other places, and then further spread to all corners of the world through the Internet.
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counter-measure
1, install the latest antivirus software, upgrade the virus database of antivirus software every day, regularly kill computers, and turn on all monitoring of antivirus software when surfing the Internet. Cultivating good online habits, such as opening unknown emails and attachments carefully, trying not to upload websites that may contain viruses, trying to use complex passwords and guessing simple passwords are new ways for many network viruses to attack systems.
2. Do not execute software that has not been disinfected after downloading from the network; Don't browse or log in to strange websites casually, and strengthen self-protection. There are many illegal websites now, and malicious codes are infiltrated. Once opened by users, it will be implanted with Trojans or other viruses.
3. Cultivate a conscious awareness of information security. When using mobile storage devices, try not to enjoy these devices, because mobile storage is also the main way of computer transmission and the main target of computer virus attacks. In places with high requirements for information security, the USB interface on the computer should be closed, and the special plane should be used if possible.
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