FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Malware is the term used to refer to a variety of hostile or intrusive software
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Malware is intrusive software that is intentionally designed to cause damage to computers and computer systems. By contrast, software that causes unintentional damage is usually referred to as a software bug.

Detailed explanation-2: -Malware (short for “malicious software”) is a file or code, typically delivered over a network, that infects, explores, steals or conducts virtually any behavior an attacker wants. And because malware comes in so many variants, there are numerous methods to infect computer systems.

Detailed explanation-3: -A hostile or intrusive program designed to insert itself on to your computer without your consent. It is also called Malware from MALicious softWARE. The amount of Malicious Software increases every year. Malicious Software is continuously created by computer programmers from around the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -Malware is a catch-all term for various malicious software, including viruses, adware, spyware, browser hijacking software, and fake security software. Once installed on your computer, these programs can seriously affect your privacy and your computer’s security.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hostile code is usually defined as software or firmware that is intentionally included in or inserted into a system for a harmful purpose. Opening a virus-infected email attachment or downloading programs are ways in which a user can introduce hostile code to the Census Bureau’s computer system.

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