FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not effective in preventing malware infections?
A
Opening email attachments
B
Turning on Windows Automatic Updates
C
Installing anti-virus software
D
Setting Internet Explorer’s security setting to medium-high
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Here are ways to avoid malware: · Install and update security software, and use a firewall. Set your security software, internet browser, and operating system to update automatically. Don’t weaken your browser’s security settings.

Detailed explanation-2: -Among the options cookies is not a malware. Cookies are the packet of data that a computer receives and then sends back without changing or altering it. It will be stored on the user’s computer by the web browser while browsing a website.

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