Computer Viruses
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A virus is a program that copies itself without the knowledge of the computer
user. Typically, a virus spreads from one computer to another by adding itself
to an existing piece of executable code so that it is executed when its host
code is run. If a virus if found, you shouldn't panic or be in ....
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¨ Droppers ¨ Failed viruses ¨ Packagers ¨ Trojans ¨ Jokes ¨ Test files
THE DAMAGE ROUTINE
Damage is defined as something that you would prefer not to have happened. It is
measured by the amount of time it takes to reverse the damage.
Trivial damage happens when all you have to do is get rid of the virus. There
may be some audio or visual effect; often there is no effect at all.
Minor damage occurs when you have to replace some or all of your executable
files fro ....
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