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The viruses are activated simply by double-clicking an infected *.vbs or *.js file. This refer to
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macro virus
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script virus
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file infecting virus
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worm
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Most viruses, Trojan horses, and worms are activated when you open an attachment or click a link contained in an email message. If your email client allows scripting, then it is possible to get a virus by simply opening a message.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most common example of a scripting virus is a DDoS attack. The web scripting virus is of two types, one is persistent, and another is non-persistent. A persistent virus attack is when the attacker directly attacks the cookies of the browser and hijacks the user’s session.
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