Question

types of computer virus describe in detail​

Answer 1

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Multipartite Virus – This type of virus spreads through multiple ways. It infects both the boot sector and executable files at the same time. Polymorphic Virus – These type of viruses are difficult to identify with a traditional anti-virus program.

Answer 2

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what is virus ?

virus is nothing but a malicious software which harms the computer

types of virus :

1. boot sector virus : it harms the boot sector of the computer. removable media will be spreaded by this virus. i.e. hard discs will be infected.
2. direct action virus : this type of virus directly attacks the computer.
3. resident virus : this type of virus gets installed in computer and it is hard to identify this type of virus.
4. multipartite virus: this virus spreads in multiple ways as the name describes. it infects the boot sector and executable files (.bat , .com)
5. polymorphic virus: it is a type of viru which automatically changes it's code when it passes to a different machine.
6. overwrite virus: this type of virus will destroy the original code by overwriting the code.
7. spacefiller virus: it affects the system by changing the functionality of it. it can rewrite some particular codes.

antivirus is a common way to escape from the viruses. common examples of antivirus are QUICKHEAL,avg antivirus,etc.