Infect.exe -
Unlike a standalone Trojan, a file infector modifies existing programs. When you run the "clean" program, the virus code executes first, often looking for other files to "infect" before handing control back to the original application. Historical Examples:
ACCESSING: /DOCUMENTS/TAX_2024.PDF ACCESSING: /PHOTOS/MUM_BIRTHDAY.JPG infect.exe
Suddenly, his laptop screen flared bright white. A low, distorted hum began to vibrate through the desk. On the laptop, a new window opened. It was a webcam feed of Leo, but the timestamp was three seconds into the future. In the video, Leo was screaming. Unlike a standalone Trojan, a file infector modifies