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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Opening an email attachment
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Downloading a file from a website
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Clicking on an infected link
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -From adware, Trojans, spyware, worms, and ransomware, malware can find its way onto your phone in a number of ways. Clicking on a dodgy link or downloading an unreliable app are some obvious culprits, but you can also get infected through emails, texts, and even your Bluetooth connection.
Detailed explanation-2: -Your device might get infected with malware through: downloading free stuff like illegal downloads of popular movies, TV shows, or games. downloading content available on file-sharing sites. downloading files on removable storage like external hard drives or thumb drives.
Detailed explanation-3: -Malware is malicious software, which-if able to run-can cause harm in many ways, including: causing a device to become locked or unusable. stealing, deleting or encrypting data. taking control of your devices to attack other organisations.