COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS A HACKER
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Question
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Which type of malware generally infects files on a network and attempts to make a system unreliable?
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Worm
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Virus
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Bot
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Adware
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Worms. One of the most common types of malware, worms, spread over computer networks by exploiting operating system vulnerabilities. A worm is a standalone program that replicates itself to infect other computers without requiring action from anyone.
Detailed explanation-2: -A virus is the most common type of malware that can execute itself and spread by infecting other programs or files.
Detailed explanation-3: -As part of an organization’s security and data protection program, it should have a plan in place that, at minimum, mitigates risk to systems and networks arising from four common types of malicious software: trojans, spyware, viruses, and ransomware.
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