The document discusses different types of computer viruses, how they infect computers, and signs that a computer may be infected. It defines a computer virus as a program that loads onto a computer without the user's knowledge and interferes with operation. Common types include file viruses, macro viruses, boot sector viruses, multipartite viruses, polymorphic viruses, and worms. The document advises using and updating antivirus software, being cautious of emails and attachments, and backing up data regularly to protect against viruses.
The document discusses different types of computer viruses, how they infect computers, and signs that a computer may be infected. It defines a computer virus as a program that loads onto a computer without the user's knowledge and interferes with operation. Common types include file viruses, macro viruses, boot sector viruses, multipartite viruses, polymorphic viruses, and worms. The document advises using and updating antivirus software, being cautious of emails and attachments, and backing up data regularly to protect against viruses.
The document discusses different types of computer viruses, how they infect computers, and signs that a computer may be infected. It defines a computer virus as a program that loads onto a computer without the user's knowledge and interferes with operation. Common types include file viruses, macro viruses, boot sector viruses, multipartite viruses, polymorphic viruses, and worms. The document advises using and updating antivirus software, being cautious of emails and attachments, and backing up data regularly to protect against viruses.
The document discusses different types of computer viruses, how they infect computers, and signs that a computer may be infected. It defines a computer virus as a program that loads onto a computer without the user's knowledge and interferes with operation. Common types include file viruses, macro viruses, boot sector viruses, multipartite viruses, polymorphic viruses, and worms. The document advises using and updating antivirus software, being cautious of emails and attachments, and backing up data regularly to protect against viruses.
infects the Microsoft Word and other applications. Once infected repairing these files become very difficult.
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BOOT SECTOR/ MASTER BOOT RECORD VIRUS
This kind of virus infects the first sector of a
storage device which is used for loading the operating system.
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MULTIPARTITE VIRUS
A multipartite virus infects computer systems
multiple times and at different times. In order to eliminate, the entire virus must be removed from the system.
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POLYMORPHIC VIRUSES A polymorphic virus is a self-encrypted virus designed to avoid detection by a scanner. Upon infection, the polymorphic virus duplicates itself.
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WORMS These kind of virus makes copies of itself and spread to other computer through network thereby showing the traffic on the network.
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TROJAN HORSE A Trojan horse is a coded program which makes the existence of a virus by making its appearance look normal while containing malicious utilities transparent to the user.
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Protect your computer
Upload and use antivirus software
Be aware of the e-mails and attachments you open
Check for updates on antivirus software regularly
Make sure antivirus software is installed correctly
Always keep a regular back up of the your data to