FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The term used to describe any software that is designed to do harm or gain unauthorised access to a system is ____
A
Virus
B
Malware
C
Firewall
D
The Internet
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is intentionally harmful to a computer, network or server. Types of malware include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware and spyware.

Detailed explanation-2: -Malware: Malware is short for malicious software, it is a software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

Detailed explanation-3: -Harmful Software (Malware) Malware is a shortened term for “malicious software.” Malware is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer without the owner’s consent or knowledge. There are many types of malware, including: Viruses: malware that spreads from computer disks, CD-ROMs, and other storage media.

Detailed explanation-4: -Malware (short for “malicious software”) is a file or code, typically delivered over a network, that infects, explores, steals or conducts virtually any behavior an attacker wants. And because malware comes in so many variants, there are numerous methods to infect computer systems.

Detailed explanation-5: -Spyware are programs designed to track all of your computer activities, from which applications you use to which websites you visit. Adware are programs that pop-up various advertisements and offers, often based on the websites you visit.

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