FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

TYPES OF NETWORK SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
You believe that your computer has contracted a virus that has affected your excel files only. What type of virus is most likely to do this?
A
Macro
B
retrovirus
C
phage
D
excel virus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Macro Virus This type of virus is commonly found in programs such as Microsoft Word or Excel. These viruses are usually stored as part of a document and can spread when the files are transmitted to other computers, often through email attachments.

Detailed explanation-2: -A macro virus is a computer virus written in the same macro language used to create software programs such as Microsoft Excel or Word. It centers on software applications and does not depend on the operating system (OS).

Detailed explanation-3: -If you notice any or all these symptoms, your computer might have a virus and you should act: Suddenly slow computer performance, meaning it takes a noticeably longer time to start up or open programs. Problems unexpectedly shutting down or restarting. Missing files.

Detailed explanation-4: -A Trojan horse might look like helpful software but will actually do harm to your computer.

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