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 Computer Viruses: Types and Impact
This presentation discusses various types of computer viruses such as File Infector Viruses,
Macro Viruses, Boot Sector Viruses, Polymorphic Viruses, Resident Viruses, and Worms. It also
explains the impact of computer viruses such as Data Loss, System Instability, Privacy Breaches,
Network Disruption, and Financial Loss. Finally, it provides preventive measures and mitigation
strategies to avoid computer virus attacks such as installing reputable antivirus software,
caution while downloading files or clicking on links, updating security patches, enabling firewall
protection, implementing network security measures, and educating users about safe computing
practices and cybersecurity awareness.
Computer Viruses: Types and
Impact
1. **File Infector Viruses:**
- Attach to executable files and activate when
the infected file is run, leading to file modification
or corruption.

2. **Macro Viruses:**
- Infect documents with macros (e.g., Word,
Excel) to execute malicious actions when the
document is opened.

3. **Boot Sector Viruses:**

- Infect the boot sector of storage devices,
activating during system boot and compromising
the boot process.
Types of Computer Viruses

4. **Polymorphic Viruses:**
- Evade antivirus detection by constantly
changing their appearance and code structure
through encryption and mutation.

5. **Resident Viruses:**
- Embed in computer memory, executing
malicious actions when the operating system runs
and potentially spreading to other programs.

6. **Worms:**
- Self-replicating malware that spread over
networks, exploiting vulnerabilities to consume
bandwidth and degrade system performance.
Impact of Computer Viruses

1. Data Loss:
- Viruses can corrupt or delete important files,
leading to irreversible data loss of personal or
business data.

2.System Instability
- Viruses can cause frequent crashes, freezes, and
poor system performance by damaging essential
system files.

3.Privacy Breaches
- Some viruses steal sensitive information like
passwords or creditumbers, leading to identity theft
and fraud.
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4. Network Disruption
- Network-aware viruses can disrupt services by consuming
bandwidth or launching DDoS attacks, impacting network availability.

5. Financial Loss
- Viruses can result in financial losses due to data recovery costs,
system restoration, and unauthorized transactions.
Prevention and Mitigation

● Install reputable antivirus software and keep it updated.

● Exercise caution when downloading files or clicking on links from
unknown or suspicious sources.
● Keep your operating system and software applications patched
with the latest security updates.
● Enable firewall protection and implement network security
measures.
● Educate users about safe computing practices and the
importance of cybersecurity awareness.