How to Identify and Remove Computer Virus
Roger Samara
What is a Computer Virus A computer virus is a software program which is able to replicate itself and spread from one infected computer to another. The infected objects can be system, program or document files. After infecting your computer, it might slow it down, damage the contents of the infected files, mislay the data or defect your computer systems normal operation. Some types of viruses might use your computer to create a bot net to attack other server systems and websites etc.
Type of Viruses
There are a number of computer viruses that can impede the functioning of computer. Here are some types of viruses
Trojan Horse Virus
It is an email virus that is created by a file attached to the email. If opened, it may scour your hard drive for any personal and financial information such as your social security and PIN numbers. Once it has collected your info, it is sent via the internet to a hacker or thief.
Macro Virus It is a computer virus that infects the Visual Basic language documents for applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel etc. This type of virus can cause damage.
Worms Virus It is a program that has the ability to self-replicate itself. It can move from one computer to another and replicate itself in your computer system then spread hundreds of its copies to other computers that might cause wide spread damage.
Rootkit Virus It is a program that is possible to cover the processes, files and data in the computer Registry. Rootkit is usually used to hide the activities of viruses and processes which harm your computer. It is to help a hacker to control the system.
Bootsector Virus A virus which attaches itself to the first part of the hard disk that is read by the computer upon boot up. These are normally spread by floppy disks.
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