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By,
A.Ramya
06B01A0587
Contents
• History of virus.
• Introduction.
• Virus Languages.
• Classification.
• Infamous viruses.
• Recovery methods.
• Conclusion.
• References.
History of Virus .
• The idea of VIRUSES started with the possibility of writing self-
replication software. John Von Neuman put this idea forward in
1950.
• This was the beginning and with in a short time viruses emerge that
destroy data.
Introduction
• A virus is a program that reproduces its own code by
attaching itself to other executable files.
• C/C++
• Pascal
• VBA
• JavaScript
Classification of viruses
Macro viruses
Network viruses
Logic bomb
Trojan Horses
Archaic Forms
Companion virus
Boot sector viruses
Macro Virus
• Written in Scripting Languages. Such as MS-WORD, MS-
EXCEL, etc…
• Platform independent.
• Examples: Back-orifice.
Companion Virus
Was found in MS-DOS systems, which makes use
of command console.
7. Once activated, KAK saves the file KAK.HTA into the Windows
Startup folder.
8. The next time the computer is started, KAK.HTA runs and
creates KAK.HTM in the Windows directory.
9. The registry is changed so that KAK.HTM is included as a
signature on all outgoing mails.
Laroux
• Laroux is a fairly simple macro virus. Affects Excel documents.
Virus removal
• John Leyden. McAfee warns over Apple virus risk. News Article.
• http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/virus
Thank You