Types of Virus and How to get rid of them?
                     Types of Virus and How 
to get rid of them?
Computer viruses
Computer viruses come in many forms 
and can drastically affect your 
computer’s performance and your files 
may also get hacked.
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Boot sector virus
Though this virus has become obsolete, 
it still pops in some way. It can appear on 
the ‘Master boot record’ in modern 
computers. 
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Web scripting virus
Since many websites run on codes to 
provide engaging content, these codes 
can be exploited and altered by hackers, 
which is as simple as leaving a comment 
in the comment section.
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Browser Hijacker
This virus can be seen when your 
browser page redirects you to a page 
other than your homepage, it is mainly 
to increase income from web ads.
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Resident virus
This virus can enter your system and has 
many capabilities. Its troublesome feature 
is that it can run away on its own after 
infecting files.
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Direct action virus
Similar to Vienna virus, direct action 
virus comes into action after execution 
of a file. It takes no action until file 
which is infected is implemented 
again.
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Multipartite virus
Multipartite virus takes two methods 
of transmission into the system. They 
can use one method or enter using a 
single payload.
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How to identify a virus attack?
When you feel there is a slowdown in the 
computer’s performance, pop-up of 
unnecessary ads, random file duplication, 
it means your computer has been affected 
by a virus.
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How to get rid of them?
Always use a complete internet security 
solution or antivirus software. All you have 
to do is reboot into safe mode, delete 
temporary files, scan for viruses and 
delete or quarantine the virus.
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