File viruses are commonly found in executable files such as .exe, . vbs or a .com files. If you run an executable file that is infected with a file virus, it can potentially enter your computer's memory and subsequently run your computer.
Besides, what kind of files can spread viruses?
File Virus
File viruses are commonly found in executable files such as .exe, . vbs or a .com files. If you run an executable file that is infected with a file virus, it can potentially enter your computer's memory and subsequently run your computer.
Beside above, can viruses be in mp4 files? Yes, MP4 files can have a virus or malware code. If the files contain it, it means your media player might already be compromised. It's either it can read and execute the code or the videos will not play at all.
Also know, what file type contains malware?
Resolution. File attachments in email are common threat vectors for malware. Executable files are not the only file type that can include threats. For example, Microsoft Office documents (e.g. doc, docx, xlx, xlsx, ppt, pptx, etc) can contain macros or scripts that include threats.
Can picture files contain viruses?
JPEG files can contain a virus. However, for the virus to be activated the JPEG file needs to be 'executed', or run. Because a JPEG file is an image file the virus won't be 'released' until the image is processed.
