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A computer virus, much like a flu False
virus, is designed to spread from
host to host but does not have the
ability to replicate itself.
, A virus operates by inserting or True
attaching itself to a legitimate
program or document that supports
macros in order to execute its code.
Once a virus has successfully True
attached to a program, file, or
document, the virus will lie dormant
until circumstances cause the
computer or device to execute its
code.
Viruses can be spread through True
email and text message
attachments, file downloads, and
social media scam links.
A resident virus can take control False
when you start - or boot - your
computer.
A direct action virus exploits the False
code of browsers and pages - if
you access such a page, the virus
can infect your computer.
A polymorphic virus changes its True
code each time an infected file is
executed, it does this to evade
antivirus programs.
A micro virus is written in the same False
micro language used for software
applications - such viruses spread
when you open an infected
document, often through email
attachments.