Introduction to Computer Viruses
An Overview of Computer Viruses A computer virus is a form of harmful software created to move between computers and cause chaos or steal information. Viruses can be transmitted via email attachments, infected websites, or removable media. Different kinds of Computer Viruses Viruses that infect the boot sector.These viruses invade the boot sector of a hard drive, rendering it impossible to start up the computer. Viral files These viruses infect executable files and spread by opening the infected file. Viruses on a large scale. These viruses specifically aim at macro languages utilized in programs such as Microsoft Word or Excel. Deceptive strategies used to infiltrate enemy defenses: Trojan Horses These viruses appear as authentic programs but have harmful code that is capable of either stealing data or harming the computer. The manner in which viruses are transmitted Attachments in emails. Malicious attachments in emails have the ability to spread viruses.We...