FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

TYPES OF COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If someone believes their system has been compromised, what should they do first?
A
Restore device to factory settings
B
Complete an antivirus system scan
C
Reboot system Contact their system administrator
D
Contact their system administrator
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1) Disconnect the computer from the network Disconnecting the computer from the network prevents a potentially untrusted source from taking further actions on the compromised computer. This also prevents any further leakage of non-public information if that is a potential concern.

Detailed explanation-2: -Run a full-system scan If you ever suspect your computer has a virus, use antivirus software to run a full-system scan of your device. It is best to set your antivirus program to do this automatically on a regular basis so you can detect any issues before they become emergencies.

Detailed explanation-3: -Change your passwords It’s a good idea to keep changing your password on a regular basis, but in the aftermath of a data breach, it’s especially important to change your passwords to something strong, secure, and unique. And you should have multiple “passwords, ” not just one.

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