THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMPUTER VIRUSES
A computer virus is a program designed to harm or cause harm on an infected computer. Its spreads through e-mail attachments, portable devices, websites containing malicious scripts and file downloads. A computer virus attaches itself to the host files and always activate whenever you open the infected files. The virus can replicate itself and then infect the other files on your computer causing more damage.ย Below is a list of different types of computer viruses and what they do.
- Macro Viruses
- Memory Resident Viruses
- Overwrite Viruses
- Direct Action Viruses
- Directory Virus
- Web Scripting Virus
- Multipartite Virus
- FAT Viruses
- Companion Viruses
- Polymorphic Virus
- Worm
- Trojans
- Email Virus
- Browser Hijacker
- Boot Infectors
From what we have seen, the many types of computer viruses and their effects are very harmful and can completely damage your system. Always make sure your system is up to date. Also install antivirus software. The antivirus program protects your computer and the personal information in it.
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