why do people make computer viruses?

Answer 1

i'd do it to have a sense of power. there was a virus awhile ago where the guy made people pay him $300 to get the virus off. you needed a password to get rid of it, and it was highly encrypted, so only a few people were able to get rid of it without sending him money.

Answer 2

What good would antivirus software be without viruses. just like this country hasnt cured anything since polio. theres no money in the cure but the moneys in the medicine that let u "live with it' for another 20 yrs instead of just dying and the gov and private companys getting no money. I believe the same is true for computer viruses. Some are made by the companies that make the antivirus software as well as the internet providers that have antivirus software bundled with there internet browsers. no u dont have to go to the store to buy the antivirus software but there monthly rates go up periodically so there getting there money also for there antivirus programs bundled with there browsers (especially the cable companys that provide internet acces)

Answer 3

Unlike biological viruses, computer viruses do not simply evolve by themselves. Computer viruses cannot come into existence spontaneously, nor can they be created by bugs in regular programs. They are deliberately created by programmers, or by people who use virus creation software. It is possible that copying errors and recombination may lead to the actual evolution of a computer virus; however, the possibility of this type of 'digital evolution' is extremely remote.

Virus writers can have various reasons for creating and spreading malware. Viruses have been written as research projects, pranks, vandalism, to attack the products of specific companies, to distribute political messages, and financial gain from identity theft, spyware, and cryptoviral extortion. Some virus writers consider their creations to be works of art, and see virus writing as a creative hobby. Additionally, many virus writers oppose deliberately destructive payload routines.

Some viruses were intended as "good viruses". They spread improvements to the programs they infect, or delete other viruses. These viruses are, however, quite rare, still consume system resources, may accidentally damage systems they infect, and, on occasion, have become infected and acted as vectors for malicious viruses. A poorly-written "good virus" can also inadvertently become a virus in and of itself (for example, such a 'good virus' may misidentify its target file and delete an innocent system file by mistake). Moreover, they normally operate without asking for permission of the owner of the computer. Since self-replicating code causes many complications, it is questionable if a well-intentioned virus can ever solve a problem in a way which is superior to a regular program that does not replicate itself.

Answer 4

I think people who make viruses are the same people who sell anti-virus. Well, not all. Or maybe they just want to ruin someone's life. Or just want to see how far they could do in making/creating viruses.

Answer 5

They used to be just top hassle organisations and individuals but now computer viruses can actually be used for crimal gain. By recording your keystrokes (thus getting your passwords for onilne banking) or serving you lots of adverts, they can make loads of money from people who aren't protected.

If you're worried about viruses, I'd get the free anti-virus software from AOL at http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?

Actually you can now register for AOL free and get their much better Safety & Security Centre. That contains a firewall, anti spyware and antivirus. Much better - and free!

Answer 6

Because they are idiots. They think it shows their prowess electronically I guess. They don't realize the rest of the world sees them as losers. But that kind of person has always existed and unfortunately always will. Some people gain satisfaction at the misery of others. Luckily we can repair most of the damage and rest in the satisfaction that what goes around truly does come back to bite you on the fanny. m

Answer 7

Job security!!! They are probably the same people that fix the viruses.

Answer 8

Well for this type have some reason:
>they are still in age of teenager want to find the new thing.
>want to make money
>want to destroy somebody,something and somewhere.
>want to get information or data from other person,company or country.
>it also want to challange the antivirus either can anti the virus or not.

Answer 9

It seems to be an ego trip. Which hacker can make the virus that will shut down the most computers.

Answer 10

I think madding virus for computer is new baseness these days because any company made virus and get it in diffident site then made Unity virus and then many person buy it and use it ..

it is new buse in these days.