What are the computer viruses in 2022?

1. Different computer viruses and their effects to the computer

Name of the viruses	Effects
File infecting virus	An executable program that was infected by a virus. It is also known as a parasitic virus, and it usually affects files with the.exe or.com extensions. Some file invaders can overwrite host files, while others can tamper with the formatting of your hard drive.
Macro virus	This type of virus is commonly found in programs such as Microsoft Word or Excel. These viruses are usually stored as part of a document and can spread when the files are transmitted to other computers, often through email attachments.
Browser Hijacker	This virus targets and alters your browser setting. It is often called a browser redirect virus because it redirects your browser to other malicious websites that you don’t have any intention of visiting. This virus can pose other threats such as changing the default home page of your browser.
Web Scripting Virus	A cunning virus that targets well-known websites. This virus overwrites webpage code and inserts links that can lead to the installation of dangerous software on your system.
Boot Sector Virus	When computers were started from floppy disks, these viruses were previously prevalent. Today, these viruses are found distributed in forms of physical media such as external hard drives or USB.
Polymorphic Virus	This virus has the capability to evade anti-virus programs since it can change codes every time an infected file is performed.
Resident Virus	A resident virus stores itself on your computer’s memory which allows it to infect files on your computer. This virus can interfere with your operating system leading to file and program corruption.
Multipartite Virus	A type of virus that is very infectious and can easily spread on your computer system. It can infect multiple parts of a system including memory, files, and boot sector which makes it difficult to contain.

2. How to get rid of these viruses?

Enumerate some ways to do.

1. Download and install a virus scanner.

2. Disconnect from internet.

3. Reboot your computer into safe mode.

4. Delete any temporary files.

5. Run a virus scan.

6. Delete or quarantine the virus.

7. Reboot your computer.

8. Change all your passwords.

9. Update your software, browser and operating system.

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