Viruses utilize various methods to infiltrate website servers, exploiting vulnerabilities and compromising security measures. Some common tactics include:

1. Exploiting Vulnerabilities: Viruses often target known vulnerabilities in server software, operating systems, or web applications. By exploiting these weaknesses, viruses gain unauthorized access to servers and execute malicious code.
2. Phishing Attacks: Phishing emails containing malicious attachments or links can deceive users with server access into unwittingly downloading virus-infected files, compromising server security.
3. Drive-by Downloads: Virus-laden websites or compromised web pages may initiate drive-by downloads, automatically downloading malware onto visitors’ devices, including those of server administrators.
4. Outdated Software: Failure to regularly update server software, plugins, or content management systems (CMS) leaves servers vulnerable to known vulnerabilities that viruses exploit.