Why do people make viruses to make a computer go slow? Did they think that was gonna be hot?

Answer 1

actually its quite a skill to develop a virus.

most of them are young though and don't think past they're own nose.

my hat still goes off to them

Answer 2

Most Viruses are designed to do one thing...Take over your computer! Yes, this also makes it slow...but the once the hacker gains total control over your computer he can use it for whatever he wants and take all the personal info he wants off of it too, like banks statements, credit card numbers, social security numbers , etc...that's why they make Viruses...

Answer 3

Maybe crave attention, just get a preverse pleasure out of knowing they effed up your computer. Some do it just to prove how clever they think they are. Then there are those that try to blackmail companies into paying "ransoms" after they find a weakness in the company network.

Answer 4

Why do people run marathons?
Why do people do other silly things to set world records?

To show that they can. If computer programming is your field of expertise, then creating something that can affect others is a momentous thing. As annoying as it is to you, the thing they did is not easy.

Its a crummy thing to do to someone, but most virus programmers know it is easy enough to get rid of them, that they won't do much long term harm. Its like a game.

Answer 5

well thats the nature of a virus, if they didnt do that, they would be called 3rd wheels.

i'm glad they do that, i'd rather have one that slows my computer down then totally wrecks it! and deletes all the files!! and who knows what else it might do!!

Answer 6

I guess they like to make people suffer. Freaking no lives idiots.

By the way, I love your question!

Answer 7

boredom. and lack of malt liquor and skittles.

free paris - jail is not hot.