COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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computer virus
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antivirus software
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -UITS has replaced PC-cillin with Symantec AntiVirus. PC-cillin is a software tool used to protect against and remove computer viruses. It can protect against and remove most known viruses, including boot sector, stealth, and Microsoft Word and Excel macro viruses.
Detailed explanation-2: -Best Overall Bitdefender Antivirus Plus Bitdefender Antivirus Plus is our choice for the best overall antivirus software because its paid version offers the most well-rounded protection.
Detailed explanation-3: -The most common types of antivirus programs are anti-malware, anti-spyware, browser security, and network firewalls. Businesses can also use phishing protection and junk mail filters to shield e-mails from potential viruses. Anti-malware is software that protects against a wide range of computer threats.
Detailed explanation-4: -Examples: Norton, McAfee and Kapersky.
Detailed explanation-5: -Windows Security is built-in to Windows and includes an antivirus program called Microsoft Defender Antivirus. (In early versions of Windows 10, Windows Security is called Windows Defender Security Center).