COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS
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Question
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Which of these are common symptoms of computer virus attacks?
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computer goes slow
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You cannot install/download a software
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Unwanted advertising pop-up ads start showing up
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Listening to music.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -If you’re seeing the pop-up ads on every website you visit, or if your browser’s homepage has been changed unexpectedly, it’s possible your browser has been infected by a type of malware known as adware. Adware injects ads into web pages in such a way that they can’t be blocked.
Detailed explanation-2: -What does a computer virus do? Some computer viruses are programmed to harm your computer by damaging programs, deleting files, or reformatting the hard drive. Others simply replicate themselves or flood a network with traffic, making it impossible to perform any internet activity.
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