Computer Viruses

Computer Viruses

by Aloma Espejo

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This type of virus use built-in programming scripts in such applications as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to automate the tasks.

• Macro Virus

• Boot sector virus

• File infection virus

• Multi-partite virus

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This is a macro virus which multiplies by sending itself to other contacts in your address book, in hope they’ll activate the virus as well.

• Memory resident virus

• E-mail Virus

• Worm

• Trojans

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They encode or encrypt themselves in a different way every time they infect your computer. They use different encryption and algoritm.

• Trojans

• Worm

• FAT virus

• Polymorphic virus

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A malware that locks your computer and mobile devices, or encrypts your documents, pictures, and other important files.

• Virus

• Ransomware

• Spyware

• Adware

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The general term for malicious software

• Adware

• Spyware

• Malware

• Ransomware

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WannaCry virus is an example of

• Spyware

• Worm

• Trojan

• Ransomware

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This program is very similar to a virus and has the ability to self-replicate leading to negative effects on your computer. Example of this virus is Sobeg virus.

• Worm

• Macro virus

• Network virus

• File Infection virus

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Malware can do a lot of damage such as: (Choose 3 options)

• Erase files

• Create popups

• Allow access to files

• Programs downloaded off to internet

• Track keystrokes

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The worst computer virus outbreak in history, caused estimated damage of $38 billion in 2004, but its inflation-adjusted cost is actually $52.2 billion.

• Iloveyou virus

• Sobig

• Mydoom

• WannaCry

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These types of viruses delete any information in a file they infect, leaving them partially or completely useless once they are infected.  Once in the computer, they replace all the file content but the file size doesn’t change. (Ex: Trj.Reboot)

• Boot sector virus

• FAT Virus

• Overwrite Viruses

• Network Virus

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They are small software programs that are designed to spread from one computer to another and to interfere with computer operation.

• Virus

• Spybot

• Operating system

• Popups

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Any kind of unwanted, unsolicited digital communication that gets sent out in bulk. Often sent via email, but it can also be distributed via text messages, phone calls, or social media.

• Spy

• Chain message

• Macro virus

• Spam

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A software that scan your computer for malware and monitors your system for activity associated with viruses.

• Spybot

• Anti-virus

• AdAware

• Diagnostic tool