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What is a computer virus!
Computer viruses are small software programs that are made to spread from
one computer to another and to interfere with computer operations. There are
many ways a computer might spread itself. Such as in e-mails, software, and
the things you download.
The Common Types of Viruses
• Resident virus
• Web scripting virus,
• Polymorphic virus
• Multipartite virus
• Macro virus
• File infector virus
• Direct action virus
• Browser hijacker
• Boot sector virus.
Browser Hijacker
Browser hijacker is a virus which can spread itself in
numerous ways including voluntary downloads and also hi
jacks browser functions. It tactics is designed to increase
from web advertisement. Cool web search is one common
example.
Resident Virus
Resident virus: This virus defines to any virus that inserts itself into a
systems memory. It may take any number of actions and runs
independently of the file that was infected originally.
Web Scripting Virus
Web scripting virus: This code can sometimes be exploited, making it
possible for a virus to infect a computer or take actions on a computer
through a website.
Macro Virus
Macro viruses: very widely in terms of payload. The most well known
macro virus is Melissa, a Word document supposedly containing the
passwords to pornographic websites. The virus also exploited Word’s
link to Microsoft Outlook in order to automatically email copies of
itself.
Direct Action Virus & Multipartie Virus
Direct Action Virus: This type of virus that only comes into action when the
file containing the virus is executed.
Multipartie Virus: A multipartie virus is a fast moving virus, that uses file
infectors to attack showable files continually . Multipartie virus effects
computer virus many times and at different times.
DANGERS OF THE VIRUSES & WHAT
YOU CAN DO TO PREVENT IT.
WHAT VIRUSES CAN DO TO YOUR
COMPUTER
• Viruses allow hackers to download further software to access your personal
information on your computer.
• Viruses can slow things down and make programs run differently.
• Have things pop up.
• Erase your Hard Drive.
HOW YOU CAN PREVENT THIS!
• Never click on a link or attachment that you are not sure is a trusted
source.
•
Beware of files with many extensions.
• Use usb drive with caution.
• Be careful of the internet pop ups.
• Use firewall.
• Delete your browser's temporary internet files every day.
SOFTWARE THAT PROTECT YOU
FROM VIRUSES.
*The Barracuda Spam & Virus Firewall Vx manages all incoming and out
coming email traffic to protect organizations from email-borne threats and
data leaks.
*Norton Security detects and removes spyware and unwanted monitoring
software. It also blocks internet worms at the point of entry.
*Some other good antivirus software is web root, McAfee, Bullgaurd,
TrendMicro, and Bit defender.
SO, USING THIS INFORMATION
VIRUSES WILL HAVE A VERY HARD
TIME INTO YOUR COMPUTER!