COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
TYPES OF NETWORK SECURITY
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Question
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An unwanted piggyback program that downloads with the software you want to install from the Internet and then runs in the background of your system.
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Unwanted or junk e-mail.
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A program that downloads on your computer when a user installs a freeware program, game or utility.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Adware is unwanted software designed to throw advertisements up on your screen, most often within a web browser. Typically, it uses an underhanded method to either disguise itself as legitimate, or piggyback on another program to trick you into installing it on your PC, tablet, or mobile device.
Detailed explanation-2: -Viruses-A virus is a small piece of software that piggybacks on real programs. For example, a virus might attach itself to a program such as a spreadsheet program. Each time the spreadsheet program runs, the virus runs, too, and it has the chance to reproduce (by attaching to other programs) or wreak havoc.
Detailed explanation-3: -Spyware, also known as “adware, ” is software that sends information from your computer to a third party without your consent. Besides secretly monitoring a user’s behavior, spyware collects personal information, which could lead to identity theft.
Detailed explanation-4: -Spyware is any software that installs itself on your computer and starts covertly monitoring your online behavior without your knowledge or permission. Spyware is a kind of malware that secretly gathers information about a person or organization and relays this data to other parties.