Unravelling The World of Viruses

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UNRAVELLING
THE WORLD OF VIRUSES
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Boot Sector Virus
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A type of malware that infects a computer's boot
sector, enabling it to execute malicious code
during system startup.
Browser Hijacker Malicious software that alters a
web browser's settings, redirecting users to
unwanted websites and displaying intrusive ads.
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Direct Action Virus
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A virus that directly infects files and spreads
to other files in the same directory when they
are executed.
Encrypted Virus A virus that uses encryption
techniques to disguise its code, making it
harder to detect and analyze.
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File Infector Virus
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Malware that embeds itself into executable
files, spreading when the infected file is
executed.
Macro Virus A virus that infects documents with
macros, using them to replicate and spread to
other files.
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Multipartite Virus
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A sophisticated virus that can infect both the
boot sector and files, making removing it more
challenging.
Polymorphic Virus A virus that constantly changes
its code to evade signature-based detection
methods.
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Multipartite Virus
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A sophisticated virus that can infect both the
boot sector and files, making removing it more
challenging.
Polymorphic Virus A virus that constantly changes
its code to evade signature-based detection
methods.
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Web Scripting Virus
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A virus that exploits web scripting languages to
infect websites and web servers.
Resident Virus A virus that embeds itself in a
computer's memory and remains active, infecting
files as they are accessed or executed.
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