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Computer Virus

A computer virus is malicious software that can replicate and spread to other devices, often causing damage to systems and data. There are nine main types of viruses, including boot sector, web scripting, and macro viruses, each with distinct methods of infection and payloads. To protect against viruses, users should install antivirus software, avoid suspicious email attachments, and maintain updated systems.

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Computer Virus

A computer virus is malicious software that can replicate and spread to other devices, often causing damage to systems and data. There are nine main types of viruses, including boot sector, web scripting, and macro viruses, each with distinct methods of infection and payloads. To protect against viruses, users should install antivirus software, avoid suspicious email attachments, and maintain updated systems.

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 A computer virus is an ill-natured

software application or authored code


that can attach itself to other programs,
self-replicate, and spread itself onto
other devices. When executed, a virus
modifies other computer programs by
inserting its code into them. If the virus’s
replication is successful, the affected
device is considered “infected” with a
computer virus.
 Every computer virus has a payload that
performs an action. The threat actor can
code any malicious activity into the virus
payload, including simple, innocuous
pranks that don’t do any harm. While a few
viruses have harmless payloads, most of
them cause damage to the system and its
data. There are nine main virus types, some
of which could be packaged with
other malware to increase the chance of
infection and damage. The nine major
categories for viruses on computers are:
 Boot Sector Virus
Your computer drive has a sector solely responsible for
pointing to the operating system so that it can boot
into the interface. A boot sector virus damages or
controls the boot sector on the drive, rendering the
machine unusable. Attackers usually use malicious
USB devices to spread this computer virus. The virus is
activated when users plug in the USB device and
boot their machine.
 Web Scripting Virus
Most browsers have defenses against malicious web
scripts, but older, unsupported browsers have
vulnerabilities allowing attackers to run code on the
local device.
 Browser Hijacker
A computer virus that can change the settings on your
browser will hijack browser favorites, the home page
URL, and your search preferences and redirect you to
a malicious site. The site could be a phishing site or an
adware page used to steal data or make money for
the attacker.
 Resident Virus
A virus that can access computer memory and sit
dormant until a payload is delivered is considered a
resident virus. This malware may stay dormant until a
specific date or time or when a user performs an
action.
 Direct Action Virus
When a user executes a seemingly harmless
file attached to malicious code, direct-
action viruses deliver a payload
immediately. These computer viruses can
also remain dormant until a specific action
is taken or a timeframe passes.
 Polymorphic Virus
Malware authors can use polymorphic code
to change the program’s footprint to avoid
detection. Therefore, it’s more difficult for
an antivirus to detect and remove them.
 File Infector Virus
To persist on a system, a threat actor uses file infector viruses
to inject malicious code into critical files that run the
operating system or important programs. The computer
virus is activated when the system boots or the program
runs.
 Multipartite Virus
These malicious programs spread across a network or
other systems by copying themselves or injecting code
into critical computer resources.
 Macro Virus
Microsoft Office files can run macros that can be used to
download additional malware or run malicious code.
Macro viruses deliver a payload when the file is opened
and the macro runs.
 Computer viruses are standard programs;
instead of offering useful resources, these
programs can damage your device.
Computer viruses are typically crafted by
hackers with various intentions, like stealing
sensitive data to causing chaos in systems.
Some hackers create these malicious
programs for fun or as a challenge, while
others have more sinister motives like
financial gain or cyber warfare.
 Install antivirus software
 Dont’s open executable email
attachment.
 Keep your operating system updated.
 Avoid questionable websites.
 Dont use pirated software.
 Use strong password.
 Remain vigilant. thankyou

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