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Definition of Virus

1.A computer virus is a small software


program that interferes with computer
operation and spreads from one computer
to another.
2.A virus is a self replicating program that
copies itself and that can infect other
programs by modifying them or their
environment such that a call to an infected
programs implies a call to a virus
3. Computer viruses are
executable
computer programs written by software
developers to check piracy on some of
their system and application software
TYPES OF COMPUTER VIRUSES
1. Boot Sector Virus: This type of
virus infects the master boot record.
It is challenging and a complex task to
remove this virus and often requires the
system
removableto media.
be formatted. Mostly it
spreads through
2.Direct Action Virus: This is also called
non-resident virus, when executed scans
the disks for targets, infects them, and then
exit (i.e. it does not remain in the memory
after it is done executing).
3.Resident Virus: Resident virus installs
itself as part of the operating system when
executed, after which it remain in the
RAM from the time the computer is
booted up to when it is shut down.
4. Multipartite Virus: This type of
virus spreads through multiple ways. It
infects both the boot sector and executable
files at the same time.
5. Polymorphic Virus: These types of
viruses are difficult to identify witha is
traditional anti-virus program. This
because the polymorphic viruses alter
its signature pattern whenever it replicates.
6. Overwrite Virus: This
type of files
deletes all the virusthat it infects. The only
possible mechanism to remove is to delete
the infected files and the end-user has
to lose all the contents in it. Identifying
the overwrite virus is difficult as it
spreads through emails.
7.Space filler Virus: This is
also called
“Cavity Viruses”. This is called so as they
fill up the empty spaces between the codes
and hence does not cause any damage
to the file.
8.Macro viruses: As the name
suggests,
the macro viruses particularly target macro
language commands in applications like
Microsoft Word. The same is implied
on other programs too.
Examples of Viruses
Some of the known viruses are:
a. Trojan horse virus
b. Sleeper virus
d. Christmas
c. Logic bomb Alabama virus
e. Jerusalem virus
f. Resident virus
g. Nonresident virus
h. Code Red
i. I love you
j. Creeper virus
k. Stone
l. November 17
Sources of Virus
These are the means through which viruses
could be spread from one system
to the other.
i. Infected memory devices
ii. E-mails attachments
iii. Internet downloads
iv. Computer network
v. Illegal duplication of
software/cracked software

Virus warning signs


Some of the virus warning signs are listed
below
i.Slowing down of response time
ii.Presence of tiny dots
iii.Wandering cursor across the screen
iv.Incomplete saving of file
v.Corruption of the set-up
system instruction
vi.Appearance of strange characters
vii. Insufficient memory space in a hard
disk when you have enough
space memory

Virus Detection (Anti-Virus)


Anti-viruses are also written
programs by
ss
software developers to in
stop a
system.
and curbAntivirus
the software is a type
utility software used for
removing viruses from your computer.
scanning of andOnce
an anti-virus is installed on a system, it will
be hard for a virus to enter the system except
if the antivirus is outdated. All antivirus can
be updated on the internet.
Examples of antivirus are:
a.Norton Anti-virus
b.McAfee
c.AVG
d.Dr. Solomon’s Tool Kit
e.Penicillin
f.Avast
g.Windows defender
Other Virus preventive measures include:
1.Timely update of operating system.
2.Timely update of antivirus software
3.Installation of only trustedor
licensed software
4.Exercise care when browsing the
internet

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