COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY
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ransomware
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spyware
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Adware
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trojan horse
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Detailed explanation-1: -Now whenever she searches the Internet, she gets several pop‐up windows directing her to websites to buy products. What does Rose have? C. Adware will create pop-ups advertising websites, even when you don’t want it to.
Detailed explanation-2: -Rootkit is a form of malware that provides the attacker with administrator privileges on the infected system, also known as “root” access. Typically, it is also designed to stay hidden from the user, other software on the system, and the operating system itself.
Detailed explanation-3: -Trojan horse: A destructive program that pretends to be a useful application, but harms your computer or steals your information after it’s installed.
Detailed explanation-4: -Trojan. A Trojan disguises itself as desirable code or software. Once downloaded by unsuspecting users, the Trojan can take control of victims’ systems for malicious purposes. Trojans may hide in games, apps, or even software patches, or they may be embedded in attachments included in phishing emails.
Detailed explanation-5: -Spyware is a type of malicious software–or malware–that is installed on a computing device without the end user’s knowledge. It invades the device, steals sensitive information and internet usage data, and relays it to advertisers, data firms or external users.