The 13 Most Notorious Computer Viruses in History (Infographic)

Article by George Norman (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 19 Nov 2015

Every month, thousands of viruses are created and released to the web, web that’s already plagued by an estimated one million viruses. To put it layman’s terms, there are tons of viruses out there.

Not all viruses are created equal though. While some of them are nothing but a small annoyance, others spread like wildfire and have a devastating effect, causing billions of dollars in damage. Security company BullGuard published an infographic that focuses on the latter category, an infographic that features the 13 worst computer viruses in history.

Did you know that Conficker infected more than 15 million computers or that Slammer caused about $10 billion in damages? You will after you check out this infographic.



Via BullGuard.


You could protect your PC against viruses and other security threats with one of BullGuard’s products. The company has plenty to offer, as you can see on its official website and right here on FindMySoft.

Out of all the products BullGuard has to offer, I would like to quickly present the one that I consider to be the best: BullGuard Internet Security.

BullGuard Internet Security – Main Features
  • Easy to use – the intuitive interface lets you easily access all the features, functions, settings, and options.
  • Total protection – real-time protection against viruses, spyware, and other malware; protection against annoying and potentially dangerous spam messages; web browsing and browser hijacking protection; firewall protection against hacker and network attacks;
  • Parental controls – because your children need to be protected against cyberbullying and predators.
  • Cloud storage – 5GB of online storage so you can easily and securely backup your important files.
  • PC Tune Up – a feature that boosts performance by removing unnecessary files.
  • Vulnerability scanner – checks your PC for outdated software that can be exploited by viruses and hackers.
  • Game On – doesn’t reduce gaming performance, lets you play “at full throttle.”

Give BullGuard Internet Security a try, download it straight from the developer or right here on FindMySoft. You can use it for free for a lengthy 60-day trial.



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