FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of them is not an ideal way of spreading the virus?
A
Infected website
B
Emails
C
Antivirus
D
USB
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which of them is not an ideal way of spreading the virus? Explanation: The ideal means of spreading computer virus are through emails, USB drives that are used portable and injected and ejected in different systems as well as from infected websites. Antivirus selling vendors do not place a virus in their CDs and DVDs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Typically, computer viruses spread through malicious online downloads, infected email attachments, or by plugging in infected hardware like an external flash drive (USB stick). Computer viruses can spread through almost any method of file sharing, as long as the virus can avoid detection by antivirus programs.

Detailed explanation-3: -While the best way is antivirus software, operating systems already come with programs like Windows Defender and Windows Security. There are also other, free programs like Avast and Kaspersky. They may seem simple, but they’re highly effective at destroying Trojan horses, worms and spyware.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: A worm is a type of virus that spreads through your computer by creating duplicates of itself on other drives, systems and networks.

Detailed explanation-5: -solution: option (b) Malware can only spread through the Internet is the correct answer.

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