FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Spyware can:
A
consume lot of memory
B
making the computer very slow
C
difficult to work
D
freezes and hangs often
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Spyware can be difficult to detect; often, the first indication a user has that a computing device has been infected with spyware is a noticeable reduction in processor or network connection speeds and–in the case of mobile devices–data usage and battery life.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spyware Definition However, malicious spyware is explicitly used to profit from stolen data. Whether legitimate or based in fraud, spyware’s surveillance activity leaves you open to data breaches and misuse of your private data. Spyware also affects network and device performance, slowing down daily user activities.

Detailed explanation-3: -Spyware is designed to be difficult to remove. One infection can open the door to many others. This makes manual attempts to remove spyware unsuccessful in most cases. AI and machine-learning-based software is an alternative option for anti-spyware software.

Detailed explanation-4: -Spyware is one type of malicious software (malware) that collects information from a computing system without your consent. Spyware can capture keystrokes, screenshots, authentication credentials, personal email addresses, web form data, internet usage habits, and other personal information.

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