Modern Diseases: Computer Viruses and Virus Treatment
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By Ted Jockey
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Computer Virus and Computer Worms and Definitions
Starting with S
Here is the difference between Virus, Worms and a Trojan Horse
Trojan Horse
Trojan horses are impostors—files that claim to be something desirable but, in fact, are malicious. A very important distinction between Trojan horse programs and true viruses is that they do not replicate themselves. Trojan horses contain malicious code that when triggered cause loss, or even theft, of data. For a Trojan horse to spread, you must invite these programs onto your computers; for example, by opening an email attachment or downloading and running a file from the Internet. Trojan.Vundo is a Trojan horse.
Worms
Worms are programs that replicate themselves from system to system without the use of a host file. This is in contrast to viruses, which requires the spreading of an infected host file. Although worms generally exist inside of other files, often Word or Excel documents, there is a difference between how worms and viruses use the host file. Usually the worm will release a document that already has the "worm" macro inside the document. The entire document will travel from computer to computer, so the entire document should be considered the worm W32.Mydoom.AX@mm is an example of a worm
Computer Virus
A computer virus is a small program written to alter the way a computer operates, without the permission or knowledge of the user. A virus must meet two criteria:
It must execute itself. It often places its own code in the path of execution of another program.
It must replicate itself. For example, it may replace other executable files with a copy of
the virus infected file. Viruses can infect desktop computers and network servers alike.
Some viruses are programmed to damage the computer by damaging programs, deleting files, or reformatting the hard disk. Others are not designed to do any damage, but simply to replicate themselves and make their presence known by presenting text, video, and audio messages. Even these benign viruses can create problems for the computer user. They typically take up computer memory used by legitimate programs. As a result, they often cause erratic behavior and can result in system crashes. In addition, many viruses are bug-ridden, and these bugs may lead to system crashes and data loss.
At the end of the list of PC Virus, Trojans and Worms is a list of the Five Types of Viruses. Symantec AntiVirus can detect and clean, from your PC, any Virus, Trojan or Worm on this list. This article is detailed in full on the Symantec Home Page.
Virus Threats starting with “S”
- SadCase.Trojan
Trojan Horse
- SafeandClean
Other
- SaferScan
Other
- sampo
Virus
- Sandman hoax
Hoax
- Sarampo.1371
Virus
- SARC Virus Test Hoax
Hoax
- Sat_Bug.Natas
Virus
- SB.Starbugs
Virus
- SB.Stardust.A!int
Virus
- ScanandRepair
Other
- Scores
Virus
- Scoutshacker Hoax
Hoax
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- Screaming_Fist.II.696
Virus
- Security Risk
General Information
- SecurityRisk.Aports
Other
- SecurityRisk.Aports.dr
Other
- SecurityRisk.BrosExt
Other
- SecurityRisk.ClubPoker
Other
- SecurityRisk.DirectIP
Other
- SecurityRisk.Downldr
Other
- SecurityRisk.Dropper
Other
- SecurityRisk.eGatherer
Other
- SecurityRisk.First4DRM
Security Risk Removal Tool Other
- SecurityRisk.HubSafe
Other
- SecurityRisk.IdleUI
Other
- SecurityRisk.IISPriv
Other
- SecurityRisk.LanHelper
Other
- SecurityRisk.LowZones
Other
- SecurityRisk.MatrixSS
Other
- SecurityRisk.NavHelper
Other
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- SecurityRisk.Pacer
Other
- Securityrisk.Proxybar
Other
- SecurityRisk.QD2
Other
- SecurityRisk.ScanToy
Other
- SecurityRisk.Settec
Other
- SecurityRisk.SexxPass
Other
- SennaSpy Generator
Trojan Horse
- Septer.Trojan
Trojan Horse
- Serbian.Trojan
Trojan Horse
- SGH.949
Virus
- SH.Renepo.B
Virus
- SH.Sizer
Virus
- SheHas
Virus
- Sibylle
Virus
- SillyC.157.b
Virus
- SillyC.159
Virus
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- SillyC.160
Virus
- SillyC.189.ow
Virus
- SillyC.200.e
Virus
- SillyC.512
Virus
- Sillyc.gen
Virus
- Silva.476
Virus
- Simon Pugh
Hoax
- Simple.1500
Virus
- Simpsons.Trojan
Trojan Horse
- Siteno.Trojan
Trojan Horse
- Slavemaster
Hoax
- Sleep_Walker.1266
Virus
- Small_comp.100
Virus
- SMEG.Pathogen
Virus
- Smurf DoS Attack
General Information
- Snob.IRCworm
Worm
- Snow.299
Virus
- Softstop
Other
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- Solaris.DDoS.Mstream
Trojan Horse
- South Park News Letter Hoax
Hoax
- Span.1127
Virus
- Spanska.1120
Virus
- Spanska.4250
Virus
- Spyaxe
Other
- SpyBlocs
Other
- SpyBouncer
Other
- SpyDestroy
Other
- SpyFighter
Other
- SpyGuardianPro
Other
- SpySheriff
Other
- SpySpotter
Other
- Spyviper
Other
- Spyware.007Spy
Spyware
- Spyware.2020search
Spyware
- Spyware.2Spy
Spyware
- Spyware.ABCKeylogger
Spyware
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- Spyware.AbsoluteKey
Spyware
- Spyware.ABSystemSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.AceScreenSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.AceSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.Acext
Spyware
- Spyware.ACM
Spyware
- Spyware.ActiveKeylog
Spyware
- Spyware.ActivityKey
Spyware
- Spyware.ActivityLog
Spyware
- Spyware.ActivMonAgent
Spyware
- Spyware.ActMon
Spyware
- Spyware.ActualNames
Other Spyware
- Spyware.ActualSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.AdvancedKey
Spyware
- Spyware.AIOLogger
Spyware
- Spyware.AllInOne
Spyware
- Spyware.AppsTraka
Spyware
- Spyware.Apropos
Security Risk Removal Tool Spyware
- Spyware.Apropos.C
Spyware
- Spyware.Arau
Spyware
- Spyware.Ardakey
Spyware
- Spyware.Ardakey.B
Spyware
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- Spyware.Ashlt
Spyware
- Spyware.ASObserver
Spyware
- Spyware.AtWinspy -
Spyware
- Spyware.BEverywhere
Spyware
- Spyware.BeyondKeylog
Spyware
- Spyware.Blackbox
Spyware
- Spyware.Blacklog
Spyware
- Spyware.Boolospy
Spyware
- Spyware.BossEye
Spyware
- Spyware.BrowserSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.Busted
Spyware
- Spyware.Canary
Spyware
- Spyware.ChatBlocker
Spyware
- Spyware.ChatWatch
Spyware
- Spyware.ClientMan
Spyware
- Spyware.CMK
Spyware
- Spyware.CMKeyLogger
Spyware
- Spyware.CometCursor
Spyware
- Spyware.ComKeylogger
Spyware
- Spyware.ComSpySysSvr
Spyware
- Spyware.ComSurveilSys
Spyware
- Spyware.CUseReporter
Spyware
- Spyware.CWSAddClass
Spyware
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- Spyware.CWSAddClass.B
Spyware
- Spyware.CWSMil
Spyware
- Spyware.CyberPredator
Spyware
- Spyware.Deskadv
Spyware
- Spyware.DesktopD
Spyware
- Spyware.DesktopScout
Spyware
- Spyware.DesktopSnooper
Spyware
- Spyware.DesktopSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.DigitalNames
Spyware
- Spyware.Dlder
Spyware
- Spyware.Dotcomtoolbar
Security Risk Removal Tool Spyware
- Spyware.DsktopSurveil
Spyware
- Spyware.DSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.e2give
Spyware
- Spyware.Earspy
Spyware
- Spyware.EasyKeyLogger
Spyware
- Spyware.Eblaster
Spyware
- Spyware.ElfSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.Elgolf
Spyware
- Spyware.EliteKeylogger
Spyware
- Spyware.ElpowKey!grp0
Spyware
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- Spyware.ElpowKeylogger
Spyware
- Spyware.EmailObserver
Spyware
- Spyware.EmailSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.EmployeeWatch
Spyware
- Spyware.ESP
Spyware
- Spyware.Espion
Spyware
- Spyware.eSpyNow
Spyware
- Spyware.ESurveiller
Spyware
- Spyware.ExploitChildWD
Spyware
- Spyware.EyeCandyMon
Spyware
- Spyware.EyeSpyPro
Spyware
- Spyware.EZKeylogger
Spyware
- Spyware.Ezurl
Spyware
- Spyware.FamilyCam
Spyware
- Spyware.FamilyKeylog
Spyware
- Spyware.Farsighter
Spyware
- Spyware.Fingerprints
Spyware
- Spyware.FlexiSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.GhostKeyLog
Spyware
- Spyware.Ghostlog
Spyware
- Spyware.GiveMeToo
Spyware
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- Spyware.Goidr
Spyware
- Spyware.GoldenEye
Spyware
- Spyware.GoldenKeylog
Spyware
- Spyware.GuardMon
Spyware
- Spyware.GURLWatcher
Spyware
- Spyware.HackerWacker
Spyware
- Spyware.HandyKeylogger
Spyware
- Spyware.HiddenCamera
Spyware
- Spyware.HiddenRecorder
Spyware
- Spyware.HomeKeyLogger
Spyware
- Spyware.Hotra
Spyware
- Spyware.HSLABLogger
Spyware
- Spyware.IamBigBrother
Spyware
- Spyware.iCam
Spyware
- Spyware.IEToolbar
Spyware
- Spyware.IEWatcher
Spyware
- Spyware.iiPwrKeySpy
Spyware
- Spyware.IkitecKL
Spyware
- Spyware.IMSurfSentinel
Spyware
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- Spyware.InlookExpress
Spyware
- Spyware.Intelliflag
Spyware
- Spyware.InternetSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.InTheKnow
Spyware
- Spyware.Intraspy
Spyware
- Spyware.Intruder
Spyware
- Spyware.InvisibleASpy
Spyware
- Spyware.InvisibleKey
Spyware
- Spyware.InvisibleKey.B
Spyware
- Spyware.InvisibleKey.C
Spyware
- Spyware.iProtectYou
Spyware
- Spyware.ISearch
Spyware
- Spyware.ISpy
Spyware
- Spyware.ISpynow
Spyware
- Spyware.Jgidol
Spyware
- Spyware.KBGuardian
Spyware
- Spyware.KBMonitor
Spyware
- Spyware.KeyboardLogger
Spyware
- Spyware.KeyCaptor
Spyware
- Spyware.KeyCollect
Spyware
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- Spyware.KeyKey
Spyware
- Spyware.Keylogger
Spyware
- Spyware.KeyLoggerExp
Spyware
- Spyware.KeyLoggerPro
Spyware
- Spyware.KeyLover
Spyware
- Spyware.KeySleuth
Spyware
- Spyware.Keyspy
Spyware
- Spyware.KeySpyware
Spyware
- Spyware.KeyThief
Spyware
- Spyware.KeyTrap
Spyware
- Spyware.KGBSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.KidLogger
Spyware
- Spyware.KsLogger
Spyware
- Spyware.Looxee
Spyware
- Spyware.LoverSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.LympexPcSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.MagPlayer
Spyware
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- Spyware.MailRedirector
Spyware
- Spyware.Manan
Spyware
- Spyware.Marketscore
Spyware
- Spyware.MateWatcher
Spyware
- Spyware.MDetect
Spyware
- Spyware.MessageSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.MiniKeylogger
Spyware
- Spyware.ModemSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.Mom
Spyware
- Spyware.MSNChatSniffer
Spyware
- Spyware.MSNPAnalyzer
Spyware
- Spyware.MsnSniffer
Spyware
- Spyware.MyLittleSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.NetMama
Spyware
- Spyware.NetMonitor
Spyware
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- Spyware.Netobserve
Spyware
- Spyware.Netrat
Spyware
- Spyware.NetSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.NetVizor
Spyware
- Spyware.NiceSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.NSKeyLogger
Spyware
- Spyware.NTLogonCapture
Spyware
- Spyware.OverSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.PaqKeylog
Spyware
- Spyware.ParentTools
Spyware
- Spyware.PCAcme
Spyware
- Spyware.PCAcme.B
Spyware
- Spyware.Pcaudit
Spyware
- Spyware.PcController
Spyware
- Spyware.PCDetective
Spyware
- Spyware.PCMonitor
Spyware
- Spyware.PCParent
Spyware
- Spyware.PCPolice
Spyware
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- Spyware.PCProwler
Spyware
- Spyware.PCSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.PCSpyKeyLogger
Spyware
- Spyware.PCSuperSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.PCTattletale
Spyware
- Spyware.PCWatch
Spyware
- Spyware.Perez
Spyware
- Spyware.Perfect
Spyware
- Spyware.PersonInspect
Spyware
- Spyware.PowerSearch
Spyware
- Spyware.PowerSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.PrintMonitor
Spyware
- Spyware.PrivateEye
Spyware
- Spyware.Probot
Spyware
- Spyware.Probotse
Spyware
- Spyware.QuickKeylogger
Spyware
- Spyware.QuickLaunch
Spyware
- Spyware.QuickSearch
Spyware
- Spyware.Realspy
Spyware
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- Spyware.Recon
Spyware
- Spyware.Redhanded
Spyware
- Spyware.Relevancy
Spyware
- Spyware.RemoteKey
Spyware
- Spyware.RemPSteal
Spyware
- Spyware.Sa_PCSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.Sa_PCSpy.b
Spyware
- Spyware.SafeSurfing
Spyware
- Spyware.SaveKeys
Spyware
- Spyware.SaveMyWork
Spyware
- Spyware.SCKeyLogger
Security Risk Removal Tool Spyware
- Spyware.Screenspy
Spyware
- Spyware.ScreenView
Spyware
- Spyware.SearchPounder
Spyware
- Spyware.SecondSight
Spyware
- Spyware.Seekseek
Spyware
- Spyware.SentinelX
Spyware
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- Spyware.Sesui
Spyware
- Spyware.SherlockKeylog
Spyware
- Spyware.Shopnav
Spyware
- Spyware.SilentSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.SKIn
Spyware
- Spyware.SmartBrowse
Spyware
- Spyware.SmartKeyLogger
Spyware
- Spyware.SmokingGun
Spyware
- Spyware.SnapKey
Spyware
- Spyware.SniperSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.Snoop
Spyware
- Spyware.SolidKeyLogger
Spyware
- Spyware.Spagent
Spyware
- Spyware.Spector
Spyware
- Spyware.Spectre
Spyware
- Spyware.Spie
Spyware
- Spyware.Spy-Guard
Spyware
- Spyware.Spy4PC
Spyware
- Spyware.SpyAll
Spyware
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- Spyware.SpyAOL
Spyware
- Spyware.SpyArsenalLog
Spyware
- Spyware.SpyAssault
Spyware
- Spyware.SpyBuddy
Spyware
- Spyware.SpyCapture
Spyware
- Spyware.SpyClock
Spyware
- Spyware.SpyGator
Spyware
- Spyware.SpyGraphica
Spyware
- Spyware.SpyKeylogger
Spyware
- Spyware.SpyKeySpy
Spyware
- Spyware.SpyLantern
Spyware
- Spyware.SpyloPCMonitor
Spyware
- Spyware.SpymodePCSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.SpyMyPC
Spyware
- Spyware.SpyOutside
Spyware
- Spyware.SpyPc
Spyware
- Spyware.Spytech
Spyware
- Spyware.Spytech.B
Spyware
- Spyware.Spytector
Spyware
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- Spyware.Ssppyy
Spyware
- Spyware.StaffCop
Spyware
- Spyware.STAR
Spyware
- Spyware.Starr
Spyware
- Spyware.StatWin
Spyware
- Spyware.StealthKeylog
Spyware
- Spyware.StealthKeySpy
Spyware
- Spyware.StealthLogger
Spyware
- Spyware.StealthWeblog
Spyware
- Spyware.StealthWebPage
Spyware
- Spyware.StingKeyLogger
Spyware
- Spyware.Supaseek
Spyware
- Spyware.SuperKeylogger
Spyware
- Spyware.Supremespy
Spyware
- Spyware.Surfcomp
Spyware
- Spyware.SurfingSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.SurfSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.SysKeylog
Spyware
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- Spyware.SystemSleuth
Spyware
- Spyware.SystemSleuth
Spyware
- Spyware.SystemSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.Systemsurv
Spyware
- Spyware.TAFbar
Spyware
- Spyware.Teensearch
Spyware
- Spyware.TinyKeylogger
Spyware
- Spyware.TinySpyAgent
Spyware
- Spyware.TotalSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.Track4Win
Spyware
- Spyware.TrafficAccProc
Spyware
- Spyware.TrueActive
Spyware
- Spyware.TrustyHound
Spyware
- Spyware.TwoSeven
Spyware
- Spyware.TypeRecorder
Spyware
- Spyware.UltraKeyboard
Spyware
- Spyware.UltraKeylogger
Spyware
- Spyware.Ultraview
Spyware
- Spyware.UserLogger
Spyware
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- Spyware.Vipsearcher
Spyware
- Spyware.Visage
Spyware
- Spyware.WALogger
Spyware
- Spyware.Watchdog
Spyware
- Spyware.Watcher
Spyware
- Spyware.WatchRight
Spyware
- Spyware.WebMailSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.WebPI
Spyware
- Spyware.Websnitch
Spyware
- Spyware.WebSurfWatch
Spyware
- Spyware.WindowsKey
Spyware
- Spyware.WinGuardian
Spyware
- Spyware.WinKeyG
Spyware
- Spyware.WinLogger
Spyware
- Spyware.WinRecon
Spyware
- Spyware.WinSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.Wintective
Spyware
- Spyware.Winvest
Spyware
- Spyware.WinWhatWhere
Spyware
- Spyware.Wiretap
Spyware
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- Spyware.WSLogger
Spyware
- Spyware.XpcSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.XPKey
Spyware
- Spyware.XPSpy
Spyware
- Spyware.YKPMD
Spyware
- Spyware.zSearch
Spyware
- SpywareBomber
Other
- SpywareCleaner
Other
- SpywareHound
Other
- SpywareQuake
Other
- SpywareRemovalWizard
Other
- SpywareStormer
Other
- SpywareStrike
Other
- Stealth_Boot.B
Virus
- Steroid
Trojan Horse
- Stoned.16.A
Virus
- Stoned.Angelina
Virus
- Stoned.Azusa
Virus
- Stoned.Bravo
Virus
- Stoned.Bunny
Virus
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- Stoned.Daniela
Virus
- Stoned.Dinamo
Virus
- Stoned.Empire.Monkey
Virus
- Stoned.June_4th
Virus
- Stoned.Kiev
Virus
- Stoned.Manitoba
Virus
- Stoned.Michelangelo
Virus
- Stoned.No_Int
Virus
- Stoned.NOP
Virus
- Stoned.Spirit
Virus
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- Stoned.Standard
Virus
- Stoned.Swedish_Disaster
Virus
- Stoned.W-Boot
Virus
- SubSeven 2.1 Server
Trojan Horse
- SULFNBK.EXE Warning
Hoax
- SVC.3112
Virus
- Swaffer.Exploit
Trojan Horse
- Swporta.Trojan
Trojan Horse
- Symantec ASDL Virus Hoax
Hoax
- Symantec Home Page Assistance
General Information
- Symantec Mobile Threats Removal Tool
Removal Information
- Symantec Support Tool ActiveX Control Cleanup Tool
Removal Information
- SymbOS.Appdisabler.J
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Appdisabler.K
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Appdisabler.L
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Appdisabler.M
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Appdisabler.N
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Appdisabler.O
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Appdisabler.P
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Appdisabler.Q
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Blankfont.A
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Bootton.E
Trojan Horse
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- SymbOS.Bootton.F
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Cabir
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.B
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.C
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.D
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.E
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.F
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.G
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.H
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.I
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.J
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.K
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.L
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.M
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.N
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.O
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.P
Worm
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- SymbOS.Cabir.Q
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.R
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.S
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.T
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.U
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.V
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.W
Worm
- SymbOS.Cabir.X
Worm
- SymbOS.Cardblock.A
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Cardtrp.A
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Cardtrp.AA
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Cardtrp.AB
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Cardtrp.AC
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Cardtrp.AD
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Cardtrp.AE
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Cardtrp.AF
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Cardtrp.AG
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Cardtrp.AH
Trojan Horse
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- SymbOS.Cardtrp.B
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Cardtrp.C
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Cardtrp.F
Trojan Horse
- SymbOS.Cardtrp.G
Trojan Horse
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Five recognized types of viruses
File infector viruses
File infector viruses infect program files. These viruses normally infect executable code, such as .com and .exe files. The can infect other files when an infected program is run from floppy, hard drive, or from the network. Many of these viruses are memory resident. After memory becomes infected, any noninfected executable that runs becomes infected. Examples of known file infector viruses include Jerusalem and Cascade.
Boot sector viruses
Boot sector viruses infect the system area of a disk; that is, the boot record on floppy disks and hard disks. All floppy disks and hard disks (including disks containing only data) contain a small program in the boot record that is run when the computer starts up. Boot sector viruses attach themselves to this part of the disk and activate when the user attempts to start up from the infected disk. These viruses are always memory resident in nature. Most were written for DOS, but, all PCs, regardless of the operating system, are potential targets of this type of virus. All that is required to become infected is to attempt to start up your computer with an infected floppy disk Thereafter, while the virus remains in memory, all floppy disks that are not write protected will become infected when the floppy disk is accessed. Examples of boot sector viruses are Form, Disk Killer, Michelangelo, and Stoned.
Master boot record viruses
Master boot record viruses are memory-resident viruses that infect disks in the same manner as boot sector viruses. The difference between these two virus types is where the viral code is located. Master boot record infectors normally save a legitimate copy of the master boot record in an different location. Windows NT computers that become infected by either boot sector viruses or master boot sector viruses will not boot. This is due to the difference in how the operating system accesses its boot information, as compared to Windows 98/Me. If your Windows NT systems is formatted with FAT partitions you can usually remove the virus by booting to DOS and using antivirus software. If the boot partition is NTFS, the system must be recovered by using the three Windows NT Setup disks. Examples of master boot record infectors are NYB, AntiExe, and Unashamed.
Multipartite viruses
Multipartite (also known as polypartite) viruses infect both boot records and program files. These are particularly difficult to repair. If the boot area is cleaned, but the files are not, the boot area will be reinfected. The same holds true for cleaning infected files. If the virus is not removed from the boot area, any files that you have cleaned will be reinfected. Examples of multipartite viruses include One_Half, Emperor, Anthrax and Tequilla.
Macro viruses
These types of viruses infect data files. They are the most common and have cost corporations the most money and time trying to repair. With the advent of Visual Basic in Microsoft's Office 97, a macro virus can be written that not only infects data files, but also can infect other files as well. Macro viruses infect Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access files. Newer strains are now turning up in other programs as well. All of these viruses use another program's internal programming language, which was created to allow users to automate certain tasks within that program. Because of the ease with which these viruses can be created, there are now thousands of them in circulation. Examples of macro viruses include W97M.Melissa, WM.NiceDay and W97M.Groov.
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