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define computer virus

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⏩A computer virus is a malicious program that self-replicates by copying itself to another program. In other words, the computer virus spreads by itself into other executable code or documents. The purpose of creating a computer virus is to infect vulnerable systems, gain admin control and steal user sensitive data.

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Computer Virus

A computer virus is a type of computer program that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code.

When this replication succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be "infected" with a computer virus.

Types of Computer Viruses

  • Boot Sector Virus.
  • Direct Action Virus.
  • Resident Virus.
  • Multipartite Virus.
  • Polymorphic Virus.
  • Overwrite Virus.
  • Spacefiller Virus.

Examples of Viruses

  • Blaster.
  • Slammer.
  • Nimda.
  • Code Red.
  • I LOVEYOU.
  • The Morris Worm.

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