COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Malware creators and those trying to prevent them
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Virus creators and other virus creators
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Republicans and Democrats
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Deadly diseases and doctors
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Detailed explanation-1: -If you need to download something, you should use an antivirus programme to scan that download for malware before opening it. Antivirus software also allows you to scan your entire computer for malware. It’s a good idea to run regular scans of your computer to catch malware early and prevent it from spreading.
Detailed explanation-2: -Malware is a catch-all term for any type of malicious software, regardless of how it works, its intent, or how it’s distributed. A virus is a specific type of malware that self-replicates by inserting its code into other programs.
Detailed explanation-3: -The first IBM PC virus in the “wild” was a boot sector virus dubbed (c)Brain, created in 1986 by the Farooq Alvi brothers in Pakistan.