FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the term for computer programs that can wreak havoc on your device?
A
Virus
B
Software
C
Computer
D
Digita;
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: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -A computer virus is a malicious piece of computer code designed to spread from device to device. A subset of malware, these self-copying threats are usually designed to damage a device or steal data. Think of a biological virus – the kind that makes you sick.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -Based on their host, viruses can be classified into three types, namely, animal viruses, plant viruses, and bacteriophages.

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