Understanding Computer Viruses and Trojan Horses

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What action is required for viruses to infect a computer?

Opening an email attachment

Which type of virus attacks the device firmware?

Firmware virus

What can viruses do once they infect a computer?

Corrupt applications

Which type of virus inserts itself in another executable program?

Program virus

How do viruses lay dormant until summoned by the threat actor?

By hiding within files or documents

What type of virus attacks the OS interpreter used to execute scripts?

Script virus

Learn about the characteristics, behaviors, and impacts of computer viruses and trojan horses. Explore how they infect computers and the damage they can cause to files and systems.

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