What are types of computer viruses

1. RESIDENT VIRUS

2. MULTIPARTITE VIRUS

3. DIRECT ACTION

4. BROWSER HIJACKER

5. OVERWRITE VIRUS

6. WEB SCRIPTING VIRUS

7. FILE INFECTOR

8. NETWORK VIRUS

9. BOOT SECTOR VIRUS

Explanation:

1. RESIDENT VIRUS

They usually target your RAM in your computer and are hard to detect.

2. MULTIPARTITE VIRUS

The virus infects your entire operating system. It spreads by performing unauthorized actions.

3. DIRECT ACTION

This virus targets specific executable files (.exe) and when opened starts to infect your computer. It replicates and infects files.

4. BROWSER HIJACKER

This virus is easily detected, and directs your web browser towards the virus.

5. OVERWRITE VIRUS

These viruses overwrite files to gain control over your system.

6. WEB SCRIPTING VIRUS

When you download malicious software, the virus can infect your computer. It can also be found in shady links on websites and such.

7. FILE INFECTOR

By targeting executable files (.exe), file infector viruses slow down programs and damage system files when a user runs them.

8. NETWORK VIRUS

Network viruses travel through network connections and replicate themselves through shared resources.

9. BOOT SECTOR VIRUS

Using a USB drive, when you plug it in, the virus goes into the system and infect the master boot record.

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