COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS
Question
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A computer virus can spread through:
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E-mails
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Pen drives
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Both a and b
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None of these
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Typically, computer viruses spread through malicious online downloads, infected email attachments, or by plugging in infected hardware like an external flash drive (USB stick). Computer viruses can spread through almost any method of file sharing, as long as the virus can avoid detection by antivirus programs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Attackers can use USB drives to infect other computers with malware that can detect when the USB drive is plugged into a computer. The malware then downloads malicious code onto the drive. When the USB drive is plugged into another computer, the malware infects that computer.
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