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This type of malware propagates using software applications that implement some sort of scripting functionality such as Microsoft Word.
Service Injection Virus
Master Boot Record Virus
File Infector Virus
Macro Virus
Macro Viruses use some sort of scripting language to spread the infection
Mast Boot Record Viruses attack the master boot record of any media it comes in contact with
File Infector Viruses infect executable files and when run will spread to other executable files
Service Injection Viruses will inject themselves into an operating system service or process such as svchost or winlogin and will use its elevated privileges to propagate
Reference: Pg 918 Sybex CISSP Office Study Guide Eighth Edition ISBN 978-1-119-47593-4 EDIT: Why are there two of these questions that seem like they were written by the exact same person and seem to have the same similar and wrong information?
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