Computer viruses are programs that replicate by modifying other programs and inserting their own code. The first computer virus, called 'Creeper', was created in 1971. There are different types of viruses like resident viruses, macro viruses, boot sector viruses, and email viruses. Resident viruses remain in RAM and intercept requests to infect files. Macro viruses are embedded in documents like Word files. Boot sector viruses target the boot sector and master boot record of storage drives. Email viruses intentionally use email to spread by harvesting addresses and sending copies. To manage viruses, one should use antivirus software, keep it and the operating system updated, scan regularly, be cautious of suspicious files, and back up data. Popular antivirus programs include Norton, Mc