Computer Virus

Computer virus
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A estimator virus is a computer computer program that can replicate itself[1] and paste from one computer to an some other. The endpoint virus is also commonly, but erroneously, used to refer to other types of malware, including but not limited to adware and spyware programs that do not film a reproductive ability.
Malware includes computer viruses, computer worms, trojan horses, well-nigh rootkits, spyware, dishonest adware and other malicious or unwanted software, including true viruses. Viruses are sometimes confused with worms and Trojan horses, which are technically different. A worm can exploit security vulnerabilities to spread itself automatically to other computers through networks, while a Trojan horse is a program that appears harmless but hides malicious functions. Worms and Trojan horses, like viruses, may harm a computer systems data or performance. nearly viruses and other malware have symptoms marked to the computer user, but many are surreptitious or simply do nothing to call attention to themselves. Some viruses may do nothing beyond reproducing themselves.
Contents * 1 Classification * 1.1 Nonresident viruses * 1.2 Resident viruses * 2 Vectors and hosts * 3 theft infection strategies * 3.1 Read request intercepts * 3.2 Self-modification * 3.3 Encryption with a shifting key * 3.



4 Polymorphic code * 3.5 Metamorphic code * 4 Vulnerability and countermeasures * 4.1 The vulnerability of operating systems to viruses * 4.2 The role of software phylogeny * 4.3 Antivirus software and other preventive measures * 4.3.1 How Antivirus software works * 4.4 recovery strategies and methods * 4.4.1 Virus removal * 4.4.2 Operating system reinstallation * 5 invoice * 5.1 Academic work * 5.2 Science fiction * 5.3 Virus programs * 6 See also * 7 References * 8 Further...If you want to furbish up a full essay, order it on our website: Ordercustompaper.com



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