[Презентация] Computer virus "Chernobyl"

Computer virus "Chernobyl" is a malicious software that can cause significant damage to computers and networks.

The Chernobyl virus could overwrite the first 200 KB of the hard drive, effectively destroying essential system files and rendering the operating system inoperable.

The Chernobyl virus was created by a Taiwanese hacker named Chen Ing-hau. It was designed to infect Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating systems. The virus spread primarily through infected floppy disks, email attachments, and file sharing. Once it gained access to a computer, it would infect executables and could replicate itself, making it easy to spread to other systems.

Bios Destruction One of the most alarming features of the Chernobyl virus is its ability to overwrite the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) of a computer. Data Overwrite The Chernobyl virus could overwrite the first 200 KB of the hard drive, effectively destroying essential system files and rendering the operating system inoperable.Data Overwrite Executable File Infection The virus also could infect executable files, allowing it to spread further and complicating the process of antivirus detection and removal.

The Chernobyl virus caused chaos among computer users in the late 1990s. It is estimated that millions of computers were infected, leading to significant financial losses for businesses and individuals due to data recovery efforts and system repairs. Major companies, educational institutions, and government entities were all affected, resulting in lost productivity and resources devoted to combating the virus.