Understanding Different Types of Computer Viruses

A type of virus that infects files created using programs that contain macros, like Word or Excel.

Through email attachments or links in emails, often tricking users into opening infected files.

Email attachments

<p>Unusual messages on the screen, slow program loading, delayed shutdown, and increased file sizes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A type of virus that infects the boot sector of a hard drive or floppy disk, making it active when the computer boots up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By attaching itself to documents and spreads when the document is opened or shared.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A virus that infects the Master Boot Record of a computer's hard drive, altering the boot process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crashing the system or causing it to run slowly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By installing and regularly updating antivirus software, being cautious with email attachments, and avoiding suspicious websites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Email attachments, infected websites, pirated software, and removable storage devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers