Question: Can Virus Hide in Bios?

Question: Can Virus Hide in Bios?
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It is possible for a virus to be written that hides itself in certain BIOS’s. The good news is that a BIOS virus is extremely rare.

Can virus destroy BIOS?

Yes, it is definitely possible.

Can computer viruses go undetected?

If the original virus is deleted, a copy of it can remain in the computer’s memory. It can then be activated when your operating system performs certain functions. Since these viruses hide in your RAM, they often go undetected by antivirus software.

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