Part one of term paper
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 a hurry, and you should work systematically. ...

Part two of term paper
... which the virus attaches itself to. These are: ¨ Partition Viruses ¨ Boot Viruses ¨ File Viruses ¨ Overwriting Viruses As well as replicating, a virus may carry a Damage routine. There is also a set of programs that are related to viruses by virtue of their intentions, appearances, or users likely reactions. For example: ¨ Droppers ¨ Failed viruses ¨ Packagers ¨ Trojans ¨ Jokes ¨ Test files THE DAMAGE ROUTINE Damage is defined as something that you would prefer not to have happened ...