COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Only open email from attachments from people you know and trust
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Save your work every few hours
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Update your anti-virus software
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Avoid websites that seem dangerous or risky
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Detailed explanation-1: -Use an anti-malware app-Installing an anti-malware app and keeping it up to date can help defend your PC against viruses and other malware (malicious software). Microsoft Defender is free anti-malware software included with Windows, and it’s kept updated automatically through Windows Update.
Detailed explanation-2: -A computer virus, much like a flu virus, is designed to spread from host to host and has the ability to replicate itself. Similarly, in the same way that viruses cannot reproduce without a host cell, computer viruses cannot reproduce and spread without programming such as a file or document.
Detailed explanation-3: -Follow Basic Internet Rules Don’t open email attachments or click on hyperlinks from unknown senders. Use your spam blocking or filtering tools to block unsolicited emails, instant messages and pop-ups. Use passwords that are hard to guess and change them regularly.
Detailed explanation-4: -solution: option (b) Malware can only spread through the Internet is the correct answer.