COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS
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Question
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If you receive an email attachment from someone you don’t know, what should you do?
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Write the person back and ask if it’s a virus
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Forward it to a friend before you open it
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Delete it immediately
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Open it to make sure it’s not a virus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Unexpected or suspicious email attachments should never be opened. They may execute a disguised program (malware, adware, spyware, virus, etc.) that could damage or steal your data.
Detailed explanation-2: -Most of the time, getting a message from someone you don’t know is just a mistake, or spam. If you think the message might be spam, the best thing you can do is click Report Spam.
Detailed explanation-3: -Often such mails also have viruses and as soon as you click on them or reply them your may get malwares, viruses, worms or you might be hacked. If you judge people, you have no time to love them. Responding to emails from strangers especially with personal details may be vulnerable.
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